Library Technicians pay range in Rockford
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $31,200 a year or less, while the top 10% make $49,550 or more. The middle half of library technicians in Rockford earn between $31,200 and $43,600.
- $31K10th
- $31K25th
- $31KMedian
- $44K75th
- $50K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $36,550 | $3,046 | $17.57 |
| Median | $31,200 | $2,600 | $15.00 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $31,200 | $2,600 | $15.00 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $43,600 | $3,633 | $20.96 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Library Technicians pay in Rockford vs. Illinois and the U.S.
Library technicians in Rockford earn 25% less than the Illinois average ($48,950) and 20% less than the U.S. average ($45,500). At the median the gap is -30% against the U.S. median of $44,580.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rockford | $36,550 | $31,200 | $31,200 | $49,550 | 70 |
| Illinois | $48,950 | $47,120 | $33,780 | $63,170 | 2,140 |
| 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 Rockford
On the average salary of $36,550, a single filer in Rockford takes home about $29,880 a year, or $2,490 a month and $1,149 every two weeks. Taxes take 18% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules).
Is Rockford a good place for library technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Rockford area are 8% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.2), so the average $36,550 buys what about $39,662 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Rockford ($47,120). A typical home costs $221,368, or 6.1 years of this average salary before tax.
Library Technicians salary in other Illinois cities
Rockford ranks 7th of 7 Illinois metro areas for this job; Champaign pays the most ($54,160).
- Champaign$54,160
- Chicago$49,290
- Decatur$47,880
- Springfield$46,970
- Bloomington$44,490
- Peoria$43,320
- Rockford$36,550
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 Rockford: questions
How much do library technicians make an hour in Rockford?
$17.57 an hour on average, and $15.00 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level library technicians salary in Rockford?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $31,200 a year and the 25th percentile is $31,200, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the library technicians take-home pay in Rockford?
About $29,880 a year ($2,490 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $36,550.
Do library technicians earn more in Rockford than elsewhere?
The average here is 20% 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 Rockford, IL (40420). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.0%.
- 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).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.20, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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