Library Technicians pay range in Bismarck
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $36,300 a year or less, while the top 10% make $45,480 or more. The middle half of library technicians in Bismarck earn between $36,300 and $45,480.
- $36K10th
- $36K25th
- $41KMedian
- $45K75th
- $45K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $41,490 | $3,458 | $19.95 |
| Median | $41,160 | $3,430 | $19.79 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $36,300 | $3,025 | $17.45 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $45,480 | $3,790 | $21.87 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Library Technicians pay in Bismarck vs. North Dakota and the U.S.
Library technicians in Bismarck earn about the same as the North Dakota average ($41,950) and 9% less than the U.S. average ($45,500). At the median the gap is -8% against the U.S. median of $44,580.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bismarck | $41,490 | $41,160 | $36,300 | $45,480 | 90 |
| North Dakota | $41,950 | $39,240 | $34,910 | $50,090 | 370 |
| 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 Bismarck
On the average salary of $41,490, a single filer in Bismarck takes home about $35,517 a year, or $2,960 a month and $1,366 every two weeks. Taxes take 14% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Bismarck a good place for library technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Bismarck area are 9% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 91.0), so the average $41,490 buys what about $45,581 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Bismarck ($52,560). A typical home costs $356,992, or 8.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Library Technicians salary in other North Dakota cities
Bismarck ranks 4th of 4 North Dakota metro areas for this job; Minot pays the most ($43,890).
- Minot$43,890
- Grand Forks$43,810
- Fargo$42,810
- Bismarck$41,490
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 Bismarck: questions
How much do library technicians make an hour in Bismarck?
$19.95 an hour on average, and $19.79 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level library technicians salary in Bismarck?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $36,300 a year and the 25th percentile is $36,300, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the library technicians take-home pay in Bismarck?
About $35,517 a year ($2,960 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $41,490.
Do library technicians earn more in Bismarck than elsewhere?
The average here is 9% 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 Bismarck, ND (13900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.3%.
- 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 (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 2.87, this job is 2.9 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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