Library Technicians pay in the United States
In the U.S., the median pay for library technicians is $21.43 an hour ($44,580 a year). About 68,690 people work in this job there.
Pay range for library technicians in the U.S.
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $14.09 | $29,300 |
| 25% of workers | $17.18 | $35,740 |
| Half of workers (median) | $21.43 | $44,580 |
| 75% of workers | $25.21 | $52,430 |
| 90% of workers | $30.33 | $63,080 |
Best-paying states for library technicians
| State | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | $62,570 | 1,850 |
| District of Columbia | $61,040 | 390 |
| Connecticut | $57,060 | 930 |
| California | $53,260 | 7,190 |
| Minnesota | $51,110 | 1,180 |
| Hawaii | $50,870 | 110 |
| Massachusetts | $50,430 | 1,910 |
| Vermont | $50,090 | 150 |
| New York | $50,060 | 3,390 |
| Oregon | $49,970 | 1,810 |
Pay by state
- Arizona · $40,510
- California · $53,260
- Colorado · $46,680
- Connecticut · $57,060
- Florida · $41,080
- Georgia · $37,320
- Idaho · $34,510
- Illinois · $47,120
- Indiana · $35,560
- Iowa · $38,590
- Kentucky · $35,700
- Louisiana · $39,180
- Maryland · $48,920
- Massachusetts · $50,430
- Michigan · $34,680
- Minnesota · $51,110
- Missouri · $39,160
- Nebraska · $36,920
- New Jersey · $48,840
- New Mexico · $38,830
- New York · $50,060
- North Carolina · $46,520
- Ohio · $37,920
- Oklahoma · $29,440
- Oregon · $49,970
- Pennsylvania · $46,100
- South Carolina · $36,070
- South Dakota · $29,590
- Texas · $38,640
- Virginia · $45,560
- Washington · $62,570
- Wisconsin · $35,000
Education, experience and outlook for library technicians
- Typical education to start: Postsecondary nondegree award (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
- Job outlook: -6.4% over ten years, declining · about 10,800 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in the U.S.
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Stockers and Order Fillers | $37,330 |
| Office Clerks, General | $45,010 |
| Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive | $47,540 |
| Receptionists and Information Clerks | $38,010 |
| Computer User Support Specialists | $61,860 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $116,580 |
| Library Assistants, Clerical | $36,910 |
| File Clerks | $43,600 |
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