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Library Technicians Salary in California
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Library Technicians make in California?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$53,260
Median Annual Salary
▲
+3.8% vs 2024
$56,050
Mean Salary
$53,260
Median Salary
$25.61
Hourly Rate
7,190 people work as Library Technicians in California
Library Technicians salary by percentile in California
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Library Technicians in California earn a median salary of $53,260 per year ($4,438/month).
This is 26.2% above the national average of $42,214.
California ranks #4 out of 51 states for Library Technicians pay.
Approximately 7,190 people work in this occupation across California.
Salaries increased by 3.8% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Library Technicians
Assist librarians by helping readers in the use of library catalogs, databases, and indexes to locate books and other materials; and by answering questions that require only brief consultation of standard reference. Compile records; sort and shelve books or other media; remove or repair damaged books or other media; register patrons; and check materials in and out of the circulation process. Replace materials in shelving area (stacks) or files. Includes bookmobile drivers who assist with providing services in mobile libraries.
Top Skills
Reading Comprehension
3.38
Active Listening
3.25
Speaking
3.25
Service Orientation
3.12
Critical Thinking
3.0
Key Knowledge Areas
Customer and Personal Service
4.1
English Language
3.83
Administrative
3.36
Computers and Electronics
3.3
Education and Training
3.16
Typical Education: Bachelor's Degree
(29.6% of workers)
Salaries for Library Technicians in California range from $40,260 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $76,880 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $45,570 and $62,330.
Median $53,260
P10: $40,260P25: $45,570P75: $62,330P90: $76,880
10th
$40,260
25th
$45,570
Median
$53,260
75th
$62,330
90th
$76,880
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$40,260
$19.36
$3,355
25th Percentile
$45,570
$21.91
$3,797
Median (50th)
$53,260
$25.61
$4,438
75th Percentile
$62,330
$29.97
$5,194
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$76,880
$36.96
$6,406
Note: The mean (average) salary of $56,050 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
How much do Library Technicians make in California?
The median annual salary for Library Technicians in California is $53,260 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $56,050.
What is the salary range for a Library Technicians in California?
Salaries for Library Technicians in California range from $40,260 at the 10th percentile to $76,880 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $45,570 and $62,330.
What is the starting salary for a Library Technicians in California?
Entry-level Library Technicians positions in California typically start around $40,260 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $45,570 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Library Technicians in California?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 7,190 people are employed as Library Technicians in California.
What is the hourly rate for a Library Technicians in California?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Library Technicians in California is approximately $25.61 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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