How much does a library technician make in St. Louis?
$39,780a year
Median yearly pay for library technicians in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area. That is $19.13 an hour or $3,315 a month.
- Hourly
- $19.13
- Vs. national median
- -11%
- Rank among cities
- 147 of 272
- Jobs in the area
- 850
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,790Median: $39,780Highest 10%: $48,120
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,790 | $16.25 | |
| 25th | $39,160 | $18.83 | |
| Median | $39,780 | $19.13 | |
| 75th | $46,620 | $22.41 | |
| 90th | $48,120 | $23.13 |
Other cities in Missouri
Median yearly pay for library technicians.
| Kansas City, MO | $42,060 |
| Columbia, MO | $36,240 |
| Joplin, MO | $35,120 |
Related jobs in St. Louis
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Health Specialties Teacher | $131,600 |
| Computer Science Teacher | $102,900 |
| Physics Teacher | $102,500 |
| Business Teacher | $101,700 |
| Chemistry Teacher | $101,100 |
| Biological Science Teacher | $97,120 |
| Sociology Teacher | $96,240 |
| History Teacher | $92,140 |
| Career/Technical Education Teacher | $87,860 |
| Mathematical Science Teacher | $83,390 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a library technician make an hour in St. Louis?
The median hourly pay in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area is $19.13 ($39,780 a year).
Do library technicians make more in St. Louis than the national average?
No: $39,780 against $44,580 nationally, 11% less.
How does St. Louis compare with the rest of Missouri?
The median in Missouri is $39,160, so St. Louis pays 2% more.
Where does St. Louis rank for library technician pay?
147 of 272 metro areas with data.
How much does a library technician make starting out in St. Louis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $33,790 or less a year; the top 10% make $48,120 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.