SOC 254031

Library Technicians

Assist librarians by helping readers in the use of library catalogs, databases, and indexes to locate books and other materials; and by answering questions that require only brief consultation of standard reference. Compile records; sort and shelve books or other media; remove or repair damaged books or other media; register patrons; and check materials in and out of the circulation process. Replace materials in shelving area (stacks) or files. Includes bookmobile drivers who assist with providing services in mobile libraries.

National Median

$39,970

per year

National Salary Overview

Median Annual

$39,970

Entry Level (10th pct)

$27,890

Experienced (90th pct)

$60,960

Total Employed

73,770

Salary Distribution

Salary percentiles show the range from entry-level (10th) to top earners (90th)

Salary by Experience Level

Experience Level	Estimated Salary Range
Entry Level0-2 years experience	$27,890 - $33,510
Mid Career2-8 years experience	$33,510 - $49,740
Senior / Expert8+ years experience	$49,740 - $60,960

Highest Paying Locations for Library Technicians

New Haven, CT

$66,260

+65.8% vs national

San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA

$64,110

+60.4% vs national

Iowa City, IA

$63,470

+58.8% vs national

Ithaca, NY

$62,510

+56.4% vs national

San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

$61,420

+53.7% vs national

Library Technicians Salary by Location

Compare salaries across 50 metropolitan areas

Metropolitan Area	Median Salary	Employed
New Haven, CT	$66,260	230
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA	$64,110	820
Iowa City, IA	$63,470	140
Ithaca, NY	$62,510	60
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA	$61,420	310
Western Washington nonmetropolitan area	$61,100	80
Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA	$61,070	30
Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA	$59,190	180
District of Columbia	$58,780	460
Vallejo, CA	$57,990	70
San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA	$57,700	110
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA	$57,550	1,130
Washington	$57,550	1,630
Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT	$57,420	350
Salinas, CA	$57,190	90
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH	$56,180	1,280
Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA	$56,020	150
Hanford-Corcoran, CA	$56,010	40
Modesto, CA	$55,540	140
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA	$55,230	1,120
Connecticut	$54,550	950
Albuquerque, NM	$54,280	170
Fairbanks-College, AK	$53,630	60
Syracuse, NY	$53,310	170
Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area	$51,860	60
Champaign-Urbana, IL	$51,520	190
Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area	$51,500	70
California	$51,290	7,760
Dubuque, IA	$51,230	50
Lincoln, NE	$51,060	120
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV	$50,940	2,080
Eugene-Springfield, OR	$50,840	130
Charlottesville, VA	$50,570	100
Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA	$50,440	420
Binghamton, NY	$50,220	60
San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA	$50,020	820
Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA	$49,890	100
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA	$49,810	900
Massachusetts	$49,650	1,910
Visalia, CA	$49,560	140
Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD	$49,340	680
Maryland	$49,340	1,470
North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area	$49,290	130
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI	$49,190	870
Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA	$48,980	50
Decatur, IL	$48,970	40
Corvallis, OR	$48,850	60
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA	$48,850	2,040
Yuba City, CA	$48,830	40
Chico, CA	$48,670	40

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for a Library Technicians?

The national median annual salary for Library Technicians is $39,970, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data. This means half of workers in this occupation earn more, and half earn less.

Where do Library Technicianss earn the most?

The highest-paying metro area for Library Technicianss is New Haven, CT, with a median salary of $66,260.

How much can an experienced Library Technicians make?

Top-earning Library Technicianss (90th percentile) make $60,960 or more annually. This typically reflects workers with significant experience, specialized skills, or positions in high-paying regions.