Library Technicians pay range in Madison
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $24,840 a year or less, while the top 10% make $53,160 or more. The middle half of library technicians in Madison earn between $29,570 and $42,820.
- $25K10th
- $30K25th
- $36KMedian
- $43K75th
- $53K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $37,370 | $3,114 | $17.97 |
| Median | $35,800 | $2,983 | $17.21 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $29,570 | $2,464 | $14.22 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $42,820 | $3,568 | $20.59 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Library Technicians pay in Madison vs. Wisconsin and the U.S.
Library technicians in Madison earn 4% more than the Wisconsin average ($36,080) and 18% less than the U.S. average ($45,500). At the median the gap is -20% against the U.S. median of $44,580.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison | $37,370 | $35,800 | $24,840 | $53,160 | 520 |
| Wisconsin | $36,080 | $35,000 | $23,080 | $51,230 | 2,890 |
| 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 Madison
On the average salary of $37,370, a single filer in Madison takes home about $31,252 a year, or $2,604 a month and $1,202 every two weeks. Taxes take 16% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Madison a good place for library technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Madison area are 3% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 97.3), so the average $37,370 buys what about $38,412 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.6 times the median wage of all jobs in Madison ($58,080). A typical home costs $452,769, or 12.1 years of this average salary before tax.
Library Technicians salary in other Wisconsin cities
Madison ranks 5th of 12 Wisconsin metro areas for this job; Green Bay pays the most ($40,080).
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 Madison: questions
How much do library technicians make an hour in Madison?
$17.97 an hour on average, and $17.21 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level library technicians salary in Madison?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $24,840 a year and the 25th percentile is $29,570, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the library technicians take-home pay in Madison?
About $31,252 a year ($2,604 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $37,370.
Do library technicians earn more in Madison than elsewhere?
The average here is 18% 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 Madison, WI (31540). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.0%.
- 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 state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 2.87, this job is 2.9 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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