SOC 25-4031 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Library Technicians — Milwaukee
Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI · 10 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Milwaukee, WI is $37,860 a year, trailing the national median of $44,580 by 15.1%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Milwaukee, WI is $37,860 a year, trailing the national median of $44,580 by 15.1%. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $27,780 and $44,570. The lowest tenth earn under $22,680, while the highest tenth earn more than $59,130.
The area has 670 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 1.86 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Within the state, Green Bay records the highest median at $40,060. Of the 593 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 537th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $22,680 | −49.1% |
| 25th | $27,780 | −37.7% |
| Median (50th) | $37,860 | −15.1% |
| 75th | $44,570 | −0.0% |
| 90th | $59,130 | +32.6% |
| Mean | $37,920 | −14.9% |
Other metro areas in Wisconsin
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Green Bay | $40,060 | 110 | |
| 2 | Racine | $38,540 | 40 | |
| 3 | La Crosse | $38,310 | 100 | |
| 4 | Fond du Lac | $36,510 | 60 | |
| 5 | Wausau | $36,380 | 40 | |
| 6 | Madison | $35,800 | 520 | |
| 7 | Oshkosh | $34,430 | 90 | |
| 8 | Sheboygan | $31,910 | 80 | |
| 9 | Appleton | $30,420 | 120 | |
| 10 | Eau Claire | $28,260 | 70 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Milwaukee run 5.9% below the national average, so the median of $37,860 goes as far as $40,234 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 9.7% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$37,860as reported by BLSLocal price level
94.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$40,234US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $37,860 a year, 15.1% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $22,680 to $59,130 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 670 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Green Bay, at $40,060.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Library Technicians in Milwaukee, WI?
The median annual wage is $37,860, or $18.20 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $44,580, so pay in Milwaukee, WI is 15.1% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Milwaukee, WI earns more than $59,130 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $22,680 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Green Bay, at $40,060 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 670 jobs in this occupation in Milwaukee, WI. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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