SOC 25-4031 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Library Technicians — Saginaw
Saginaw, MI · 7 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Saginaw, MI is $36,980 a year, trailing the national median of $44,580 by 17.0%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Saginaw, MI is $36,980 a year, trailing the national median of $44,580 by 17.0%. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $25,960 and $36,980. The lowest tenth earn under $25,960, while the highest tenth earn more than $47,910.
Within the state, Traverse City records the highest median at $39,730. Of the 282 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 235th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $25,960 | −41.8% |
| 25th | $25,960 | −41.8% |
| Median (50th) | $36,980 | −17.0% |
| 75th | $36,980 | −17.0% |
| 90th | $47,910 | +7.5% |
| Mean | $35,020 | −21.4% |
Other metro areas in Michigan
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Traverse City | $39,730 | 60 | |
| 2 | Lansing | $35,560 | 260 | |
| 3 | Grand Rapids | $34,680 | 290 | |
| 4 | Kalamazoo | $30,500 | 80 | |
| 5 | Detroit | $29,640 | 650 | |
| 6 | Niles | $27,650 | 30 | |
| 7 | Flint | $25,960 | — |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Saginaw run 3.8% below the national average, so the median of $36,980 goes as far as $38,441 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 13.8% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$36,980as reported by BLSLocal price level
96.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$38,441US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $36,980 a year, 17.0% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $25,960 to $47,910 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Traverse City, at $39,730.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Library Technicians in Saginaw, MI?
The median annual wage is $36,980, or $17.78 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 Saginaw, MI is 17.0% 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 Saginaw, MI earns more than $47,910 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $25,960 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 Traverse City, at $39,730 per year.
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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