Library Technicians Salary in the United States
The median annual wage for library technicians in the U.S. is $44,580 ($21.43 per hour), according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, May 2025 estimates.
- Median annual wage
- $44,580
- Mean annual wage
- $45,500
- Median hourly wage
- $21.43
- Employment
- 68,690
68,690 employed
Wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $29,300 | $14.09 |
| 25th percentile | $35,740 | $17.18 |
| Median (50th) | $44,580 | $21.43 |
| 75th percentile | $52,430 | $25.21 |
| 90th percentile | $63,080 | $30.33 |
Highest-paying states for library technicians
| State | Median annual wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Lowest-paying states
- Wyoming: $26,850 median annual wage
- Mississippi: $27,080 median annual wage
- Arkansas: $28,570 median annual wage
- Oklahoma: $29,440 median annual wage
- South Dakota: $29,590 median annual wage
About this occupation
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.
Typical tasks
- Compose explanatory summaries of contents of books and other reference materials.
- Verify bibliographical data for materials, including author, title, publisher, publication date, and edition.
- Conduct reference searches, using printed materials and in-house and online databases.
- Sort and deliver library mail and packages.
- Catalogue and sort books and other print and non-print materials according to procedure and return them to shelves, files, or other designated storage areas.
- Collect fines and respond to complaints about fines.
Education of the current workforce — typical entry: Postsecondary certificate
| Education level | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Less than high school diploma | 4.0% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 27.7% |
| Some college, no degree | 16.3% |
| Associate's degree | 11.5% |
| Bachelor's degree | 27.5% |
| Master's degree | 12.0% |
| Doctoral or professional degree | 1.0% |
Occupation profile data from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor.
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- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$41,670
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$38,140
- Self-Enrichment Teachers$46,800
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$65,120
About this data
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- CareerOneStop Occupation Profiles — data period 2026-08, retrieved August 14, 2026.
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