California Median
$53,260
per year
Hourly Rate
$25.61
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+19% vs US median
US median $44,580
State Rank
#4 of 51
7,190 employed here
How much does a Library Technician make in California?
Library Technicians in California take home a median of $53,260 annually — roughly $25.61 an hour — which runs 19% above the national median of $44,580.
Within California, entry-level pay starts around $40,260 while the top 10% make $76,880 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $45,570 and $62,330 a year.
Library Technician salary range in California
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $40,260 | $19.36 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $45,570 | $21.91 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $53,260 | $25.61 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $62,330 | $29.97 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $76,880 | $36.96 |
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How California compares
California ranks 4th out of 51 states and territories for Library Technician pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Library Technician salary in other states
Washington $62,570District of Columbia $61,040Connecticut $57,060Minnesota $51,110Hawaii $50,870Massachusetts $50,430Vermont $50,090New York $50,060Oregon $49,970Maryland $48,920New Jersey $48,840Rhode Island $48,740New Hampshire $48,650Delaware $47,580Illinois $47,120Alaska $46,940Colorado $46,680North Carolina $46,520Pennsylvania $46,100Nevada $45,650Virginia $45,560Maine $44,520Kansas $41,960Florida $41,080Arizona $40,510Utah $40,160North Dakota $39,240Louisiana $39,180Missouri $39,160New Mexico $38,830Texas $38,640Iowa $38,590Montana $38,220Ohio $37,920Georgia $37,320Alabama $37,150Nebraska $36,920Tennessee $36,400South Carolina $36,070Kentucky $35,700Indiana $35,560Wisconsin $35,000Michigan $34,680Idaho $34,510West Virginia $30,300South Dakota $29,590Oklahoma $29,440Arkansas $28,570Mississippi $27,080Wyoming $26,850
Working as a Library Technician in California
Nationally, about 69,000 people work as Library Technicians in the United States. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.
Considering a move? Compare California pay ($53,260) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Library Technician make in California?
The median Library Technician salary in California is $53,260 per year, or about $25.61 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $40,260 at the entry level to $76,880 for the top 10% of earners.
How does California pay compare to the national average?
California pays Library Technicians about 19% more than the national median of $44,580. California ranks 4th out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is California a good state for Library Technicians?
Yes on pay — California pays above the national median for this occupation, at $53,260 a year. About 7,190 Library Technicians are employed in California. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in California?
The highest-paying occupations in California include Ophthalmologist, Except Pediatric ($400,150), Neurologist ($357,080), Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers ($353,900), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.