How much does a Library Technician make?

Updated Nov 27, 2023

Experience

Industry

Total Pay Range
$38K - $55K/yr
Base Pay
$36K - $52K/yr
Additional Pay
$2K - $3K/yr

$46K

/yr
$38K$55K
Most Likely Range

The estimated total pay for a Library Technician is $45,608 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $43,346 per year. These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated additional pay is $2,262 per year. Additional pay could include cash bonus, commission, tips, and profit sharing. The "Most Likely Range" represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.

How accurate is this most likely Total Pay range (base + additional) of $38K-$55K/yr?

Total Pay Trajectory

For Library Assistant

$43,053 /yr
Library Assistant
$51,096 /yr
Senior Library Assistant
$48,953 /yr
Library Assistant V
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What is the total pay trajectory for Library Assistant?

Job TitleSalary
Library Assistant$43,053 /yr
Senior Library Assistant$51,096 /yr
Library Assistant V$48,953 /yr

Top Paying Companies

For a Library Technician in United States

Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Library Technician in United States. Employers include City of Carlsbad, University of Washington and City of Santa Barbara.

1
City of Carlsbad
City of Carlsbad
$50,969/yr
18 open jobs
8
LAC Group
$45,115/yr
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Top Paying Companies

For Library Technician in United States

1City of Carlsbad$50,969
2University of Washington$50,502
3City of Santa Barbara$48,967
4DC Public Library$48,617
5Tulane University$48,434
6King County Library System$46,353
7Library Systems & Services$45,577
8LAC Group$45,115
9St. Joseph County Public Library$44,776
10Zimmerman Associates$44,041
Total Pay Trajectory

For Library Assistant

$43,053 /yr
Library Assistant
$51,096 /yr
Senior Library Assistant
$48,953 /yr
Library Assistant V
See Full Career Path

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What is the total pay trajectory for Library Assistant?

Job TitleSalary
Library Assistant$43,053 /yr
Senior Library Assistant$51,096 /yr
Library Assistant V$48,953 /yr

What are total pay estimates for a Library Technician at different companies?

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Library of Congress
3.8
Library TechnicianSee 18 salaries from this location

$42,138

 / yr
Shreve Memorial Library
3.6
Library TechnicianSee 13 salaries from this location

$20

 / hr
City of Carlsbad
4
Library TechnicianSee 10 salaries from this location

$24

 / hr
East Baton Rouge Parish Library
3.1
Library TechnicianSee 9 salaries from this location

$20

 / hr
City of Santa Barbara
3.8
Library TechnicianSee 9 salaries from this location

$23

 / hr
Backstage Library Works
3.3
Library TechnicianSee 8 salaries from this location

$20

 / hr
LAC Group
3.6
Library TechnicianSee 8 salaries from this location

$21

 / hr

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Zimmerman Associates
3.5
Library TechnicianSee 8 salaries from this location

$21

 / hr
University of Washington
4.2
Library TechnicianSee 8 salaries from this location

$24

 / hr
King County Library System
3.4
Library TechnicianSee 7 salaries from this location

$22

 / hr
Marine Corps Community Services
3.6
Library TechnicianSee 7 salaries from this location

$20

 / hr
Tulane University
4
Library TechnicianSee 7 salaries from this location

$48,434

 / yr
East Baton Rouge Parish Library
3.1
Library Technician ISee 6 salaries from this location

$39,611

 / yr
Frisco Public Library
2.9
Library TechnicianSee 6 salaries from this location

$21

 / hr
US Army
3.8
Library TechnicianSee 5 salaries from this location

$21

 / hr
Library Systems & Services
3.9
Library TechnicianSee 5 salaries from this location

$22

 / hr
Smithsonian
3.7
Library TechnicianSee 5 salaries from this location

$43,415

 / yr
St. Joseph County Public Library
4.3
Library TechnicianSee 5 salaries from this location

$21

 / hr
DC Public Library
3.5
Library TechnicianSee 5 salaries from this location

$23

 / hr
St. Louis Public Library
2.7
Library TechnicianSee 4 salaries from this location

$41,784

 / yr
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Library Technician Salaries

Job TitleSalary
Library of Congress Library Technician salaries - 18 salaries reported$42,138/yr
Shreve Memorial Library Library Technician salaries - 13 salaries reported$20/hr
City of Carlsbad Library Technician salaries - 10 salaries reported$24/hr
East Baton Rouge Parish Library Library Technician salaries - 9 salaries reported$20/hr
City of Santa Barbara Library Technician salaries - 9 salaries reported$23/hr
Backstage Library Works Library Technician salaries - 8 salaries reported$20/hr
LAC Group Library Technician salaries - 8 salaries reported$21/hr
Zimmerman Associates Library Technician salaries - 8 salaries reported$21/hr
University of Washington Library Technician salaries - 8 salaries reported$24/hr
King County Library System Library Technician salaries - 7 salaries reported$22/hr
Marine Corps Community Services Library Technician salaries - 7 salaries reported$20/hr
Tulane University Library Technician salaries - 7 salaries reported$48,434/yr
East Baton Rouge Parish Library Library Technician I salaries - 6 salaries reported$39,611/yr
Frisco Public Library Library Technician salaries - 6 salaries reported$21/hr
US Army Library Technician salaries - 5 salaries reported$21/hr
Library Systems & Services Library Technician salaries - 5 salaries reported$22/hr
Smithsonian Library Technician salaries - 5 salaries reported$43,415/yr
St. Joseph County Public Library Library Technician salaries - 5 salaries reported$21/hr
DC Public Library Library Technician salaries - 5 salaries reported$23/hr
St. Louis Public Library Library Technician salaries - 4 salaries reported$41,784/yr
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Top Paying Industries

For a Library Technician in United States

The top 5 paying industries for a Library Technician in United States are Education with a median total pay of $48,434, Government & Public Administration with a median total pay of $44,776, Management & Consulting with a median total pay of $44,578, Nonprofit & NGO with a median total pay of $42,386, and Arts, Entertainment & Recreation with a median total pay of $42,138.

IndustryTotal PayTotal Pay Insight
  • EducationEducation$48,434

    8% Higher than other industries

  • Government & Public AdministrationGovernment & Public Administration$44,776

    0% Lower than other industries

  • Management & ConsultingManagement & Consulting$44,578

    0% Lower than other industries

  • Nonprofit & NGONonprofit & NGO$42,386

    5% Lower than other industries

  • Arts, Entertainment & RecreationArts, Entertainment & Recreation$42,138

    6% Lower than other industries

Education

Top paying companies in Education for Library Technician are University of Washington, Tulane University, and Library Systems & Services.

University of WashingtonUniversity of Washington$50,502/yr

Glassdoor Economist Pay Overview

What is the pay outlook for Research & Science?

Research and science jobs offer pay well above the national average. Increased demand for STEM workers is increasing salaries in research and science. Jobs in these fields, however, often require higher education at the graduate level and/or specialized training. While domain-specific expertise gives workers in these fields access to very specialized jobs, there are also many employers who hire STEM workers for their general data and technology skills.

Library Technician pay FAQ

The average salary for a Library Technician is $45,608 per year in United States. Salaries estimates are based on 601 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Library Technician employees in United States.

The highest salary for a Library Technician in United States is $55,486 per year.

The lowest salary for a Library Technician in United States is $37,608 per year.

If you are thinking of becoming a Library Technician or planning the next step in your career, find details about the role, the career path and salary trajectory of a Library Technician.

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