Florida Median
$41,080
per year
Hourly Rate
$19.75
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-8% vs US median
US median $44,580
State Rank
#25 of 51
3,070 employed here
How much does a Library Technician make in Florida?
Library Technicians in Florida take home a median of $41,080 annually — roughly $19.75 an hour — which runs 8% below the national median of $44,580.
Within Florida, entry-level pay starts around $34,660 while the top 10% make $57,580 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $37,970 and $48,230 a year.
Library Technician salary range in Florida
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $34,660 | $16.66 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $37,970 | $18.25 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $41,080 | $19.75 |
|
| 75th percentile (experienced) | $48,230 | $23.19 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $57,580 | $27.68 |
|
How Florida compares
Florida ranks 25th 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 $57,060California $53,260Minnesota $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 $41,960Arizona $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 Florida
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 Florida pay ($41,080) 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 Florida?
The median Library Technician salary in Florida is $41,080 per year, or about $19.75 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $34,660 at the entry level to $57,580 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Florida pay compare to the national average?
Florida pays Library Technicians about 8% less than the national median of $44,580. Florida ranks 25th out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Florida a good state for Library Technicians?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $41,080 a year. About 3,070 Library Technicians are employed in Florida. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Florida?
The highest-paying occupations in Florida include Orthopedic Surgeon, Except Pediatric ($473,750), Anesthesiologist ($465,370), Surgeon, All Other ($429,990), 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.