SOC 25-4031 · May 2025 · United States
Library Technicians
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Library Technicians across the United States is $44,580 per year, measured over 68,690 jobs. The highest state median is in Washington, at $62,570.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Library Technicians
Pay for this occupation varies by 133.0% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. Washington pays $62,570 and Wyoming pays $26,850.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $62,570 | 1,850 | |
| 2 | District of Columbia | $61,040 | 390 | |
| 3 | Connecticut | $57,060 | 930 | |
| 4 | California | $53,260 | 7,190 | |
| 5 | Minnesota | $51,110 | 1,180 | |
| 6 | Hawaii | $50,870 | 110 | |
| 7 | Massachusetts | $50,430 | 1,910 | |
| 8 | Vermont | $50,090 | 150 | |
| 9 | New York | $50,060 | 3,390 | |
| 10 | Oregon | $49,970 | 1,810 |
States with the most Library Technicians jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | 7,190 | $53,260 | |
| 2 | Texas | 5,180 | $38,640 | |
| 3 | Ohio | 4,020 | $37,920 | |
| 4 | New York | 3,390 | $50,060 | |
| 5 | Florida | 3,070 | $41,080 | |
| 6 | Wisconsin | 2,890 | $35,000 | |
| 7 | Virginia | 2,580 | $45,560 | |
| 8 | North Carolina | 2,350 | $46,520 | |
| 9 | Colorado | 2,250 | $46,680 | |
| 10 | Michigan | 2,180 | $34,680 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seattle | $65,690 | 1,290 |
| 2 | Olympia | $65,630 | 60 |
| 3 | New Haven | $63,970 | 230 |
| 4 | San Francisco | $63,690 | 730 |
| 5 | Yakima | $63,270 | 40 |
| 6 | Ithaca | $62,960 | 50 |
| 7 | San Jose | $62,550 | 310 |
| 8 | Fairbanks | $61,960 | 50 |
| 9 | Rochester | $61,750 | 40 |
| 10 | Binghamton | $61,720 | 70 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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