Library Technicians Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for library technicianss across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
National mean salary $45,500 ≈ $22/hr
National median salary $44,580
Total employment 68,690 nationwide
Job Outlook, 2024–2034
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Projected growth -6.8%
Decline
Annual openings 13,000 per year (avg)
Employment 2024→2034 78,600 → 73,200 (-5,400)
Typical entry education Postsecondary nondegree award
Salary Map
Brighter tiles = higher average pay; dashed tiles have no data. Click a state for details.
💰 Top 5 Highest-Paying States
- Washington$64,550
- District of Columbia$62,300
- Connecticut$57,550
- California$56,050
- New York$54,550
📉 5 Lowest-Paying States
- Mississippi$31,070
- Arkansas$31,420
- South Dakota$33,950
- Wyoming$34,150
- Oklahoma$34,410
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $64,550 | $62,570 | $31 | +41.9% | 1,850 |
| 2 | District of Columbia | $62,300 | $61,040 | $30 | +36.9% | 390 |
| 3 | Connecticut | $57,550 | $57,060 | $28 | +26.5% | 930 |
| 4 | California | $56,050 | $53,260 | $27 | +23.2% | 7,190 |
| 5 | New York | $54,550 | $50,060 | $26 | +19.9% | 3,390 |
| 6 | Massachusetts | $53,100 | $50,430 | $26 | +16.7% | 1,910 |
| 7 | Maryland | $53,100 | $48,920 | $26 | +16.7% | 1,980 |
| 8 | Minnesota | $51,930 | $51,110 | $25 | +14.1% | 1,180 |
| 9 | Oregon | $51,890 | $49,970 | $25 | +14% | 1,810 |
| 10 | Hawaii | $50,780 | $50,870 | $24 | +11.6% | 110 |
| 11 | Vermont | $50,590 | $50,090 | $24 | +11.2% | 150 |
| 12 | New Jersey | $50,200 | $48,840 | $24 | +10.3% | 1,060 |
| 13 | Rhode Island | $50,120 | $48,740 | $24 | +10.2% | 160 |
| 14 | Illinois | $48,950 | $47,120 | $24 | +7.6% | 2,140 |
| 15 | Alaska | $48,760 | $46,940 | $23 | +7.2% | 220 |
| 16 | New Hampshire | $47,750 | $48,650 | $23 | +4.9% | 280 |
| 17 | Delaware | $47,420 | $47,580 | $23 | +4.2% | 210 |
| 18 | Virginia | $46,120 | $45,560 | $22 | +1.4% | 2,580 |
| 19 | Colorado | $45,980 | $46,680 | $22 | +1.1% | 2,250 |
| 20 | Pennsylvania | $45,770 | $46,100 | $22 | +0.6% | 1,560 |
| 21 | Maine | $45,250 | $44,520 | $22 | -0.5% | 320 |
| 22 | Nevada | $44,770 | $45,650 | $22 | -1.6% | 410 |
| 23 | North Carolina | $44,430 | $46,520 | $21 | -2.4% | 2,350 |
| 24 | Florida | $43,830 | $41,080 | $21 | -3.7% | 3,070 |
| 25 | Arizona | $42,690 | $40,510 | $21 | -6.2% | 820 |
| 26 | Kansas | $42,640 | $41,960 | $21 | -6.3% | 480 |
| 27 | North Dakota | $41,950 | $39,240 | $20 | -7.8% | 370 |
| 28 | New Mexico | $41,780 | $38,830 | $20 | -8.2% | 540 |
| 29 | Louisiana | $41,760 | $39,180 | $20 | -8.2% | 1,410 |
| 30 | Iowa | $41,600 | $38,590 | $20 | -8.6% | 1,510 |
| 31 | Utah | $40,710 | $40,160 | $20 | -10.5% | 310 |
| 32 | Ohio | $40,100 | $37,920 | $19 | -11.9% | 4,020 |
| 33 | Montana | $40,030 | $38,220 | $19 | -12% | 370 |
| 34 | Missouri | $40,010 | $39,160 | $19 | -12.1% | 1,360 |
| 35 | Texas | $39,680 | $38,640 | $19 | -12.8% | 5,180 |
| 36 | Nebraska | $39,540 | $36,920 | $19 | -13.1% | 710 |
| 37 | South Carolina | $38,190 | $36,070 | $18 | -16.1% | 650 |
| 38 | Alabama | $37,780 | $37,150 | $18 | -17% | 390 |
| 39 | Kentucky | $37,370 | $35,700 | $18 | -17.9% | 670 |
| 40 | Georgia | $37,180 | $37,320 | $18 | -18.3% | 2,130 |
| 41 | Tennessee | $37,100 | $36,400 | $18 | -18.5% | 390 |
| 42 | Michigan | $37,040 | $34,680 | $18 | -18.6% | 2,180 |
| 43 | Wisconsin | $36,080 | $35,000 | $17 | -20.7% | 2,890 |
| 44 | Indiana | $35,190 | $35,560 | $17 | -22.7% | 1,470 |
| 45 | Idaho | $34,690 | $34,510 | $17 | -23.8% | 520 |
| 46 | West Virginia | $34,650 | $30,300 | $17 | -23.8% | 280 |
| 47 | Oklahoma | $34,410 | $29,440 | $17 | -24.4% | 830 |
| 48 | Wyoming | $34,150 | $26,850 | $16 | -24.9% | 400 |
| 49 | South Dakota | $33,950 | $29,590 | $16 | -25.4% | 650 |
| 50 | Arkansas | $31,420 | $28,570 | $15 | -30.9% | 390 |
| 51 | Mississippi | $31,070 | $27,080 | $15 | -31.7% | 270 |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 367 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Western Washington nonmetropolitan area | $65,990 | $63,370 | 40 |
| 2 | Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $65,690 | $66,910 | 1,290 |
| 3 | Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA | $65,630 | $63,430 | 60 |
| 4 | New Haven, CT | $63,970 | $67,720 | 230 |
| 5 | San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $63,690 | $70,490 | 730 |
| 6 | Yakima, WA | $63,270 | $58,540 | 40 |
| 7 | Ithaca, NY | $62,960 | $56,490 | 50 |
| 8 | San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $62,550 | $68,890 | 310 |
| 9 | Fairbanks-College, AK | $61,960 | $56,960 | 50 |
| 10 | Rochester, MN | $61,750 | $60,060 | 40 |
Pay by Industry
Highest-paying industries employing library technicianss (BLS OEWS, by median).
| # | Industry | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Legal Services | $74,750 | $75,140 | 30 |
| 2 | Federal Executive Branch (OEWS Designation) | $62,520 | $62,760 | 330 |
| 3 | Federal Government, including the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) | $62,520 | $62,760 | 330 |
| 4 | Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools, Local Government Owned | $59,670 | $59,240 | 230 |
| 5 | Scientific Research and Development Services | $59,060 | $64,400 | 30 |
| 6 | State Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) | $56,930 | $54,060 | 870 |
| 7 | Business, Professional, Labor, Political, and Similar Organizations | $56,650 | $55,010 | — |
| 8 | Administrative and Support Services | $54,880 | $53,020 | — |
| 9 | Sector 56 - Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | $54,880 | $53,020 | — |
| 10 | General Medical and Surgical Hospitals | $54,600 | $54,710 | 50 |
| 11 | General Medical and Surgical Hospitals, Privately Owned | $54,600 | $54,710 | 50 |
| 12 | Temporary Help Services | $52,430 | $52,250 | — |
Workforce Deep-Dive
Distribution and demographics from Census ACS (2023, self-reported). Wage figures here are ACS averages and run lower than the authoritative BLS wages above; use them for shape, not exact pay.
Annual wage distribution
Pay by age band
Education level
Full-time vs part-time
Race / ethnicity
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Top Skills
Most important skills for this role (O*NET importance, 1–5 scale).
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do library technicians make in the U.S.?
The median library technicians salary in the United States is $44,580 per year (mean $45,500), and about 80% earn between $29,300 and $63,080.
How much do library technicians make per hour?
Roughly $22 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $45,500 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays library technicians the most?
Washington has the highest average pay for library technicians at $64,550 per year (median $62,570).
What is the job outlook for library technicians?
Employment is projected to change -6.8% from 2024 to 2034 (Decline), with about 13,000 openings per year.
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