The average salary for a library technician in the United States is $42,570, but the range typically falls between $32,240 and $49,860. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $20.46, with a range between $15.5 and $23.97.
There are approximately 76,670 people employed as a library technician in the United States. With California, Ohio, Texas employing the highest number of library technicians.The state with the best pay for a library technician is Washington, with an average annual salary of $59,990, while Mississippi has the lowest average annual salary of $27,750.
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $27,040 | $13 |
| 25th Percentile | $32,240 | $15.5 |
| Median | $39,310 | $18.9 |
| 75th Percentile | $49,860 | $23.97 |
| 90th Percentile | $61,620 | $29.62 |
The salary of a library technician can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a library technician in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for library technicians are Washington, District of Columbia, Connecticut, Alaska, Massachusetts while the worst states are Mississippi, Oklahoma, Wyoming, South Dakota, Idaho.
| State | Low-end | Average | High-end |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $27,970 | $38,170 | $51,810 |
| Alaska | $39,400 | $50,980 | $62,830 |
| Arizona | $30,610 | $39,710 | $48,570 |
| Arkansas | $25,840 | $32,900 | $39,850 |
| California | $37,160 | $52,710 | $71,790 |
| Colorado | $31,810 | $42,670 | $51,920 |
| Connecticut | $30,780 | $55,930 | $81,250 |
| Delaware | $31,410 | $46,710 | $65,800 |
| District of Columbia | $45,300 | $57,640 | $69,010 |
| Florida | $24,310 | $40,700 | $55,820 |
| Georgia | $22,120 | $36,470 | $50,530 |
| Hawaii | $36,420 | $45,980 | $58,260 |
| Idaho | $24,140 | $32,380 | $43,200 |
| Illinois | $30,700 | $44,760 | $60,710 |
| Indiana | $23,810 | $33,060 | $45,480 |
| Iowa | $26,010 | $40,900 | $61,670 |
| Kansas | $30,850 | $41,450 | $57,980 |
| Kentucky | $25,550 | $34,530 | $46,820 |
| Louisiana | $24,030 | $36,630 | $50,370 |
| Maine | $31,590 | $43,320 | $53,900 |
| Maryland | $35,320 | $50,360 | $64,890 |
| Massachusetts | $34,630 | $52,170 | $69,010 |
| Michigan | $23,230 | $35,660 | $52,340 |
| Minnesota | $29,370 | $47,120 | $63,420 |
| Mississippi | $20,800 | $27,750 | $37,990 |
| Missouri | $29,360 | $38,160 | $49,380 |
| Montana | $24,540 | $35,810 | $44,670 |
| Nebraska | $22,940 | $34,830 | $51,000 |
| Nevada | $31,090 | $48,940 | $62,500 |
| New Hampshire | $34,440 | $46,030 | $59,740 |
| New Jersey | $29,440 | $48,750 | $66,810 |
| New Mexico | $26,210 | $37,750 | $50,180 |
| New York | $31,460 | $47,870 | $64,630 |
| North Carolina | $32,690 | $42,160 | $49,720 |
| North Dakota | $22,950 | $36,890 | $48,090 |
| Ohio | $27,960 | $39,590 | $57,790 |
| Oklahoma | $22,040 | $30,860 | $44,680 |
| Oregon | $35,400 | $49,420 | $61,130 |
| Pennsylvania | $24,900 | $40,820 | $61,510 |
| Rhode Island | $29,160 | $50,280 | $78,760 |
| South Carolina | $22,540 | $34,810 | $51,070 |
| South Dakota | $24,590 | $34,330 | $53,640 |
| Tennessee | $19,670 | $32,780 | $49,930 |
| Texas | $23,530 | $36,090 | $47,610 |
| Utah | $23,210 | $36,660 | $49,360 |
| Vermont | $32,970 | $43,580 | $59,800 |
| Virginia | $28,170 | $42,590 | $63,510 |
| Washington | $46,910 | $59,990 | $76,280 |
| West Virginia | $23,530 | $37,630 | $59,860 |
| Wisconsin | $21,390 | $33,840 | $48,610 |
| Wyoming | $23,540 | $33,920 | $49,860 |
Even between cities, the salary of a library technician can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for library technicians is Modesto, CA with an average salary of $76,930.The city with the lowest average salary for library technicians is Hattiesburg, MS with an average salary of $24,730.
Areas with highest average salaries for library technicians
Areas with lowest average salaries for library technicians
The number of library technicians in the United States has been decreasing over the years. Since 2020, the number of library technicians has decreased by -12,400. On average, the number of library technicians has been increasing by -3.5% each year. The salary of library technicians has been increasing. Since 2020, the salary of library technicians has increased by $2,940. On average, the salary of library technicians has been increasing by 1.9% each year.
Library Technicians are part of the education, training, and library occupations group. Below is a comparison of the average annual salary for library technicians compared to other jobs in the same occupation group. View all education, training, and library occupations jobs here.
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