Median Salary
$44,580
per year, national
Hourly Rate
$21.43
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
Top 10% Earn
$63,080
entry level starts ~$29,300
Pay Grade
C
below-average pay · 69,000 employed
How much does a Library Technician make?
Library Technicians in the United States bring home a median salary of $44,580 a year, or around $21.43 an hour. Pay spans a wide range: the bottom 10% earn under $29,300, while the top 10% earn $63,080.
That is $16,810 less than the median across all occupations in BLS data ($61,390).
Library Technician salary range by percentile
Half of all Library Technicians earn between $35,740 and $52,430 a year.
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
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| 10th percentile (entry level) | $29,300 | $14.09 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $35,740 | $17.18 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $44,580 | $21.43 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $52,430 | $25.21 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $63,080 | $30.33 |
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Highest-paying states for Library Technician
Where you work matters more than almost anything else. Washington leads the country for Library Technician pay at $62,570 a year, followed by District of Columbia ($61,040) and Connecticut ($57,060). At the other end, Wyoming posts the lowest median at $26,850 — a gap of $35,720 for the same job, driven by local demand, industry mix, and cost of living.
Library Technician salary in every state
Official BLS state-level figures across 51 states and territories. Click a state for the full local breakdown.
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 $41,960Florida $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
Workforce and education
About 69,000 people work as Library Technicians in the United States. On qualifications: a bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement, per O*NET occupation data.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Library Technician make in the United States?
The median Library Technician salary in the United States is $44,580 per year, or about $21.43 per hour, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates. Entry-level pay (10th percentile) starts around $29,300, while the top 10% of earners make $63,080 or more.
How does Library Technician pay compare to other jobs?
With a pay grade of C (below-average pay), the Library Technician median of $44,580 is below the national median across all occupations tracked in BLS data ($61,390).
Which state pays Library Technicians the most?
Washington is the highest-paying state for Library Technicians, with a median salary of $62,570 per year, based on official state-level BLS wage estimates.
How long does it take to become a Library Technician?
Becoming a Library Technician typically requires about 4 years of college. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.
How many Library Technicians work in the United States?
About 69,000 people were employed as Library Technicians in the United States in the latest BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics 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). Percentiles, employment, and state figures are official BLS estimates; hourly figures assume 2,080 hours/year. Individual pay varies by employer, experience, and location.