Library Technicians pay in South Carolina

In South Carolina, the median pay for library technicians is $17.34 an hour ($36,070 a year). About 650 people work in this job there.

$17.34Median hourly pay
$30,900–$45,940Middle half of workers, yearly
650People in this job in South Carolina

That is 19% lower than the U.S. median ($44,580). South Carolina ranks 40th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for library technicians in South Carolina

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$11.39$23,690
25% of workers$14.86$30,900
Half of workers (median)$17.34$36,070
75% of workers$22.09$45,940
90% of workers$23.94$49,800

Library Technicians pay in South Carolina metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Charleston-North Charleston$44,62080
Spartanburg$39,12060
Greenville-Anderson-Greer$36,070220
Columbia$35,99050
Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal$30,90040
Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach$30,73070

South Carolina unemployment rate: 4.1% (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)

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JobMedian yearly pay
Office Clerks, General$36,840
Stockers and Order Fillers$36,020
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$44,880
Receptionists and Information Clerks$35,510
Computer User Support Specialists$52,080
Computer Occupations, All Other$112,260
File Clerks$39,350
Database Administrators$93,640

Other job titles for this job

Library SpecialistAccessionerAudio-visual AideBibliographerBindery Library Technical AssistantBook ShelverCataloging Library Technical AssistantCataloging LtaCirculation ClerkElementary Library Media SpecialistLibrarian HelperLibrary Acquisitions Technician

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.