How much does a library technician make in California?
$53,260a year
Median yearly pay for library technicians in California. That is $25.61 an hour or $4,438 a month.
- Hourly
- $25.61
- Vs. national median
- +19%
- Rank among states
- 4 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 7,190
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,260Median: $53,260Highest 10%: $76,880
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,260 | $19.36 | |
| 25th | $45,570 | $21.91 | |
| Median | $53,260 | $25.61 | |
| 75th | $62,330 | $29.97 | |
| 90th | $76,880 | $36.96 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Francisco, CA | $63,690 |
| San Jose, CA | $62,550 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $61,470 |
| Vallejo, CA | $57,670 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $57,510 |
| Riverside, CA | $56,510 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $56,160 |
| Hanford, CA | $55,960 |
| Sacramento, CA | $55,630 |
| Modesto, CA | $55,440 |
| San Diego, CA | $54,920 |
| Salinas, CA | $53,460 |
| Napa, CA | $50,110 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $49,980 |
| Yuba City, CA | $49,060 |
| El Centro, CA | $48,520 |
| Fresno, CA | $48,500 |
| Visalia, CA | $48,200 |
| Merced, CA | $47,570 |
| Chico, CA | $47,040 |
| Stockton, CA | $46,890 |
| Oxnard, CA | $46,430 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $45,070 |
| Redding, CA | $44,850 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for library technicians.
| 1. Washington | $62,570 |
| 2. District of Columbia | $61,040 |
| 3. Connecticut | $57,060 |
| 4. California | $53,260 |
| 5. Minnesota | $51,110 |
| 6. Hawaii | $50,870 |
| 7. Massachusetts | $50,430 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a library technician make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $25.61 ($53,260 a year).
Do library technicians make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $53,260 against $44,580 nationally, 19% more.
Where does California rank for library technician pay?
California ranks 4 of 51 states.
Which city in California pays library technicians the most?
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA, with a median of $63,690 a year.
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.