Library Technicians pay range in Sioux Falls
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $25,530 a year or less, while the top 10% make $63,290 or more. The middle half of library technicians in Sioux Falls earn between $27,850 and $63,290.
- $26K10th
- $28K25th
- $32KMedian
- $63K75th
- $63K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $39,260 | $3,272 | $18.88 |
| Median | $31,780 | $2,648 | $15.28 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $27,850 | $2,321 | $13.39 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $63,290 | $5,274 | $30.43 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Library Technicians pay in Sioux Falls vs. South Dakota and the U.S.
Library technicians in Sioux Falls earn 16% more than the South Dakota average ($33,950) and 14% less than the U.S. average ($45,500). At the median the gap is -29% against the U.S. median of $44,580.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sioux Falls | $39,260 | $31,780 | $25,530 | $63,290 | 150 |
| South Dakota | $33,950 | $29,590 | $26,060 | $47,600 | 650 |
| United States | $45,500 | $44,580 | $29,300 | $63,080 | 68,690 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Library Technicians salary after taxes in Sioux Falls
On the average salary of $39,260, a single filer in Sioux Falls takes home about $33,725 a year, or $2,810 a month and $1,297 every two weeks. Taxes take 14% of gross pay.
The Sioux Falls, SD-MN metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in SD | $33,725 | $2,810 |
| Working in MN | $32,444 | $2,704 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
Is Sioux Falls a good place for library technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Sioux Falls area are 9% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 90.6), so the average $39,260 buys what about $43,319 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Sioux Falls ($47,970). A typical home costs $342,936, or 8.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Library Technicians salary in other South Dakota cities
Sioux Falls ranks 1st of 2 South Dakota metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Sioux Falls$39,260
- Rapid City$37,460
Highest-paying cities for library technicians
San Francisco, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($70,490).
- San Francisco, CA$70,490
- San Jose, CA$68,890
- New Haven, CT$67,720
- Seattle, WA$66,910
- Olympia, WA$63,430
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Library Technicians salary in Sioux Falls: questions
How much do library technicians make an hour in Sioux Falls?
$18.88 an hour on average, and $15.28 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level library technicians salary in Sioux Falls?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $25,530 a year and the 25th percentile is $27,850, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the library technicians take-home pay in Sioux Falls?
About $33,725 a year ($2,810 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $39,260. South Dakota has no state income tax.
Do library technicians earn more in Sioux Falls than elsewhere?
The average here is 14% less than the U.S. average for this job ($45,500).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 25-4031; area Sioux Falls, SD-MN (43620). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.7%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.85, this job is 1.9 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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