How much does a Library Technician make in Gary, IN?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Library Technician in Gary, IN is $58,584. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $44,312 to a high of $73,142, with most professionals earning between $51,113 and $66,204.

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What is a Library Technician?

A Library Technician or library assistant is a skilled library and information paraprofessional trained to perform the day-to-day functions of a library, and assists librarians in the acquisition, preparation, and organization of information. They also assist library patrons in finding information. The widespread use of computerized information storage and retrieval systems has resulted in library technicians assisting in the handling of technical services (such as cataloguing) that were once performed exclusively by librarians. Especially in small village libraries, a Library Technician may b...

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Average Base Salary

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Average Total Cash Compensation

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What is the average salary for Library Technician in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Library Technician in Gary, IN. The base salary for Library Technician ranges from $51,113 to $66,204 with the average base salary of $58,584. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $51,695 to $67,197 with the average total cash compensation of $59,123.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $58,584 $51,113 - $66,204
Bonus $539 $582 - $993
Total Pay $59,123 $51,695 - $67,197
* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.
* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.
CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Gary, IN
CITY, STATE Hammond, IN AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $51,141 - $66,240 COMPARE TO Gary, IN
CITY, STATE Oak Lawn, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $53,912 - $69,829 COMPARE TO Gary, IN
CITY, STATE Tinley Park, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $52,307 - $67,751 COMPARE TO Gary, IN
CITY, STATE Chicago, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $53,973 - $69,909 COMPARE TO Gary, IN
CITY, STATE Orland Park, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $52,422 - $67,899 COMPARE TO Gary, IN
CITY, STATE Cicero, IL AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $53,973 - $69,909 COMPARE TO Gary, IN
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JOB TITLE LOCATION MINIMUM SALARY MAXIMUM SALARY
JOB TITLE Library Media Technician LOCATION Gary, IN MINIMUM SALARY $41,577 MAXIMUM SALARY $59,228
JOB TITLE Senior Library Technician LOCATION Gary, IN MINIMUM SALARY $88,046 MAXIMUM SALARY $118,563
JOB TITLE Library Services Technician LOCATION Gary, IN MINIMUM SALARY $48,168 MAXIMUM SALARY $63,515
JOB TITLE Library Researcher LOCATION Gary, IN MINIMUM SALARY $26,494 MAXIMUM SALARY $40,139
JOB TITLE Library Archivist LOCATION Gary, IN MINIMUM SALARY $69,760 MAXIMUM SALARY $99,350
JOB TITLE Library Page LOCATION Gary, IN MINIMUM SALARY $67,869 MAXIMUM SALARY $90,377
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About Gary, Indiana    Gary is a city in Lake County, Indiana, United States, 25 miles (40 km) from downtown Chicago, Illinois. Gary is adjacent to the Indiana Dunes Nationa....More

Gary, Indiana  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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