Library Technicians pay range in Grand Rapids
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $32,860 a year or less, while the top 10% make $44,580 or more. The middle half of library technicians in Grand Rapids earn between $34,680 and $36,460.
- $33K10th
- $35K25th
- $35KMedian
- $36K75th
- $45K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $37,610 | $3,134 | $18.08 |
| Median | $34,680 | $2,890 | $16.67 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $34,680 | $2,890 | $16.67 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $36,460 | $3,038 | $17.53 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Library Technicians pay in Grand Rapids vs. Michigan and the U.S.
Library technicians in Grand Rapids earn about the same as the Michigan average ($37,040) and 17% less than the U.S. average ($45,500). At the median the gap is -22% against the U.S. median of $44,580.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Rapids | $37,610 | $34,680 | $32,860 | $44,580 | 290 |
| Michigan | $37,040 | $34,680 | $25,960 | $51,990 | 2,180 |
| 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 Grand Rapids
On the average salary of $37,610, a single filer in Grand Rapids takes home about $30,571 a year, or $2,548 a month and $1,176 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Grand Rapids's local income tax (1.5%).
Is Grand Rapids a good place for library technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Grand Rapids area are 4% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 95.5), so the average $37,610 buys what about $39,363 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Grand Rapids ($47,570). A typical home costs $359,923, or 9.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Library Technicians salary in other Michigan cities
Grand Rapids ranks 2nd of 8 Michigan metro areas for this job; Lansing pays the most ($43,320).
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 Grand Rapids: questions
How much do library technicians make an hour in Grand Rapids?
$18.08 an hour on average, and $16.67 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level library technicians salary in Grand Rapids?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $32,860 a year and the 25th percentile is $34,680, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the library technicians take-home pay in Grand Rapids?
About $30,571 a year ($2,548 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $37,610. Includes Grand Rapids's local income tax (1.5%).
Do library technicians earn more in Grand Rapids than elsewhere?
The average here is 17% 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 Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI (24340). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.0%.
- 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 (2025 rules). Includes Grand Rapids's local income tax (1.5%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.11, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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