Library Technicians pay in California
In California, the median pay for library technicians is $25.61 an hour ($53,260 a year). About 7,190 people work in this job there.
That is 19% higher than the U.S. median ($44,580). California ranks 4th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for library technicians in California
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $19.35 | $40,260 |
| 25% of workers | $21.91 | $45,570 |
| Half of workers (median) | $25.61 | $53,260 |
| 75% of workers | $29.97 | $62,330 |
| 90% of workers | $36.96 | $76,880 |
Library Technicians pay in California metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont | $63,690 | 730 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara | $62,550 | 310 |
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma | $61,470 | 160 |
| Vallejo | $57,670 | 70 |
| San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles | $57,510 | 90 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario | $56,510 | 870 |
| Santa Maria-Santa Barbara | $56,160 | 140 |
| Hanford-Corcoran | $55,960 | 50 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom | $55,630 | 580 |
| Modesto | $55,440 | 80 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad | $54,920 | 720 |
| Salinas | $53,460 | 80 |
| Napa | $50,110 | 40 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim | $49,980 | 1,940 |
| Yuba City | $49,060 | 30 |
| El Centro | $48,520 | 40 |
| Fresno | $48,500 | 210 |
| Visalia | $48,200 | 130 |
| Merced | $47,570 | 60 |
| Chico | $47,040 | 40 |
| Stockton-Lodi | $46,890 | 140 |
| Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura | $46,430 | 210 |
| Bakersfield-Delano | $45,070 | 120 |
| Redding | $44,850 | 40 |
California unemployment rate: 5.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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 California
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Office Clerks, General | $48,460 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | $42,870 |
| Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive | $55,400 |
| Receptionists and Information Clerks | $44,100 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $134,440 |
| Computer User Support Specialists | $79,570 |
| Library Assistants, Clerical | $47,860 |
| File Clerks | $49,040 |
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