How much does a library technician make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $21.43 an hour or $3,715 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.43
- Average (mean)
- $45,500
- Jobs
- 68,690
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,300 | $14.09 | |
| 25th | $35,740 | $17.18 | |
| Median | $44,580 | $21.43 | |
| 75th | $52,430 | $25.21 | |
| 90th | $63,080 | $30.33 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| Washington | $62,570 |
| District of Columbia | $61,040 |
| Connecticut | $57,060 |
| California | $53,260 |
| Minnesota | $51,110 |
| Hawaii | $50,870 |
| Massachusetts | $50,430 |
| Vermont | $50,090 |
| New York | $50,060 |
| Oregon | $49,970 |
| Maryland | $48,920 |
| New Jersey | $48,840 |
| Rhode Island | $48,740 |
| New Hampshire | $48,650 |
| Delaware | $47,580 |
| Illinois | $47,120 |
| Alaska | $46,940 |
| Colorado | $46,680 |
| North Carolina | $46,520 |
| Pennsylvania | $46,100 |
| Nevada | $45,650 |
| Virginia | $45,560 |
| Maine | $44,520 |
| Kansas | $41,960 |
| Florida | $41,080 |
| Arizona | $40,510 |
| Utah | $40,160 |
| North Dakota | $39,240 |
| Louisiana | $39,180 |
| Missouri | $39,160 |
| New Mexico | $38,830 |
| Texas | $38,640 |
| Iowa | $38,590 |
| Montana | $38,220 |
| Ohio | $37,920 |
| Georgia | $37,320 |
| Alabama | $37,150 |
| Nebraska | $36,920 |
| Tennessee | $36,400 |
| South Carolina | $36,070 |
| Kentucky | $35,700 |
| Indiana | $35,560 |
| Wisconsin | $35,000 |
| Michigan | $34,680 |
| Idaho | $34,510 |
| West Virginia | $30,300 |
| South Dakota | $29,590 |
| Oklahoma | $29,440 |
| Arkansas | $28,570 |
| Mississippi | $27,080 |
| Wyoming | $26,850 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Seattle, WA | $65,690 |
| Olympia, WA | $65,630 |
| New Haven, CT | $63,970 |
| San Francisco, CA | $63,690 |
| Yakima, WA | $63,270 |
| Ithaca, NY | $62,960 |
| San Jose, CA | $62,550 |
| Fairbanks, AK | $61,960 |
| Rochester, MN | $61,750 |
| Binghamton, NY | $61,720 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $61,470 |
| Iowa City, IA | $61,300 |
| Syracuse, NY | $58,520 |
| Hartford, CT | $58,380 |
| Bellingham, WA | $57,990 |
In other countries
Library Technician belongs to the international group "Gallery, museum and library technicians".
Compare pay in 140 countriesSimilar jobs
- Archivist$64,550
- Curator$63,420
- Museum Technician and Conservator$51,440
- Librarian and Media Collections Specialist$68,270
Frequently asked questions
How much does a library technician make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $21.43 ($44,580 a year).
How much does a library technician make a month?
About $3,715 a month before tax, based on a median of $44,580 a year.
How much does a library technician make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $29,300 or less a year ($14.09 an hour); the top 10% make $63,080 or more.
Which state pays library technicians the most?
Washington, with a median of $62,570 a year, followed by District of Columbia ($61,040) and Connecticut ($57,060).
Which city pays library technicians the most?
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA, with a median of $65,690 a year.
How many library technicians are there in the United States?
About 68,690 people work as library technicians.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.