Library Technicians in Iowa
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You’re in luck! Jobs for Library Technicians in Iowa are projected to grow and these jobs tend to pay higher than average.
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Projected employment for Library Technicians in Iowa is growing faster than average.
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Library Technicians in Iowa earn lower salaries than the typical U.S. wage earner.
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How Many Library Technicians Work in Iowa?
In Iowa, there were 1,200 people working as Library Technicians in the year 2018.
There were 1,340 Library Technicians employed in this state in 2017.
That’s a decline of 140 jobs between 2017 and 2018.
The amount of Library Technicians working in the state is similar to the average state.
Job Projections for Iowa
Jobs for Library Technicians in this state are growing at a rate of 6.9% which is slower than the nationwide estimated projection of 9.1%.
Iowa Annual Job Openings
The BLS estimates 250 annual job openings, and a total of 1,860 jobs for Iowa Library Technicians in 2026.
Nationwide, the prediction is 14,400 annual jobs and 108,200 total jobs in 2026.
What do Library Technicians Make in Iowa?
In 2018 wages for Library Technicians ranged from $18,070 to $55,180 with $29,920 being the median annual salary.
Broken down to an hourly rate, workers in this field made anywhere from $8.69 to $26.53. The median hourly rate was $14.38.
Workers in this field were paid a median of $12.53 an hour in 2017.
The hourly rate grew by $1.85.
The median salary in Iowa is higher than the nationwide median salary.
Top Iowa Metros for Library Technicians
The table below shows some of the metros in this state with the most Library Technicians.
| Metro | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | 270 | $28,300 |
| Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA | 220 | $34,040 |
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL | 170 | $35,570 |
| Iowa City, IA | 110 | $57,750 |
| Sioux City, IA-NE-SD | 110 | $33,690 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | 100 | $41,000 |
| Ames, IA | 30 | $39,810 |
Top States for Library Technicians Employment
View the list below to see where most Library Technicians work.
| State | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| California | 10,180 | $45,060 |
| New York | 8,120 | $30,600 |
| Illinois | 5,270 | $33,920 |
| Ohio | 3,870 | $30,510 |
| Texas | 3,870 | $29,440 |
| Michigan | 3,660 | $29,740 |
| Massachusetts | 3,080 | $45,880 |
| Wisconsin | 2,940 | $25,780 |
| Colorado | 2,820 | $33,500 |
| North Carolina | 2,580 | $34,220 |
| Florida | 2,570 | $33,270 |
| Virginia | 2,510 | $34,220 |
| New Jersey | 2,420 | $35,180 |
| Pennsylvania | 2,340 | $32,830 |
| Washington | 2,090 | $44,350 |
| Indiana | 2,050 | $24,960 |
| Louisiana | 1,870 | $30,940 |
| Maryland | 1,780 | $38,310 |
| Oregon | 1,720 | $37,840 |
| Georgia | 1,490 | $32,110 |
Below are the states where Library Technicians get paid the most:
| State | Annual Median Salary |
|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $48,860 |
| Connecticut | $47,300 |
| Alaska | $46,270 |
| Massachusetts | $45,880 |
| California | $45,060 |
| Minnesota | $44,410 |
| Washington | $44,350 |
| Hawaii | $42,490 |
| Delaware | $42,420 |
| Rhode Island | $42,060 |
References
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Image Credit: By collin under License
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