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.Salary by State
| State Name | Employment | Annual Salary | Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 600 | $33,130 | $15.93 | |
| Alaska | 210 | $47,650 | $22.91 | |
| Arizona | 880 | $35,760 | $17.19 | |
| Arkansas | 480 | $27,960 | $13.44 | |
| California | 8,450 | $47,720 | $22.94 | |
| Colorado | 2,700 | $38,360 | $18.44 | |
| Connecticut | 650 | $50,790 | $24.42 | |
| Delaware | 240 | $43,100 | $20.72 | |
| District of Columbia | 510 | $55,770 | $26.81 | |
| Florida | 3,660 | $38,210 | $18.37 | |
| Georgia | 1,550 | $32,960 | $15.84 | |
| Hawaii | 240 | $56,550 | $27.19 | |
| Idaho | 630 | $30,410 | $14.62 | |
| Illinois | 4,260 | $37,590 | $18.07 | |
| Indiana | 1,290 | $29,650 | $14.25 | |
| Iowa | 1,050 | $37,790 | $18.17 | |
| Kansas | 990 | $32,160 | $15.46 | |
| Kentucky | 1,230 | $29,980 | $14.42 | |
| Louisiana | 1,930 | $37,550 | $18.05 | |
| Maine | 560 | $38,430 | $18.48 | |
| Maryland | 1,370 | $46,110 | $22.17 | |
| Massachusetts | 1,680 | $47,480 | $22.83 | |
| Michigan | 2,170 | $35,100 | $16.88 | |
| Minnesota | 960 | $45,050 | $21.66 | |
| Mississippi | 380 | $27,060 | $13.01 | |
| Missouri | 1,760 | $35,850 | $17.24 | |
| Montana | 480 | $33,260 | $15.99 | |
| Nebraska | 520 | $35,570 | $17.10 | |
| Nevada | 420 | $42,440 | $20.40 | |
| New Hampshire | 520 | $40,430 | $19.44 | |
| New Jersey | 2,180 | $44,690 | $21.49 | |
| New Mexico | 650 | $34,860 | $16.76 | |
| New York | 4,350 | $44,850 | $21.56 | |
| North Carolina | 2,190 | $37,220 | $17.89 | |
| North Dakota | 310 | $35,350 | $16.99 | |
| Ohio | 2,520 | $34,940 | $16.80 | |
| Oklahoma | 850 | $30,710 | $14.77 | |
| Oregon | 1,710 | $45,260 | $21.76 | |
| Pennsylvania | 1,620 | $36,090 | $17.35 | |
| Rhode Island | 100 | $52,950 | $25.46 | |
| South Carolina | 1,410 | $33,090 | $15.91 | |
| South Dakota | 460 | $29,370 | $14.12 | |
| Tennessee | 920 | $28,460 | $13.68 | |
| Texas | 4,100 | $33,770 | $16.24 | |
| Utah | 710 | $35,100 | $16.87 | |
| Vermont | 150 | $38,610 | $18.56 | |
| Virginia | 1,620 | $40,930 | $19.68 | |
| Washington | 1,330 | $53,870 | $25.90 | |
| West Virginia | 190 | $27,830 | $13.38 | |
| Wisconsin | 2,990 | $31,820 | $15.30 | |
| Wyoming | 280 | $32,300 | $15.53 |
Education
The programs listed below are typically the education paths that can land you this kind of job.
A program that prepares individuals to assist professional librarians and archivists. Includes instruction in principles, systems, processes, and procedures of library and archive operation; library resources and services; processes of acquisition, cataloging, storage, and display systems; discovery and retrieval of requested materials; and management of books, periodicals, and other documents and records.
City College of San Francisco
San Francisco, CA
Certificate
Associate Degree
Cuesta College
San Luis Obispo, CA
Certificate
Associate Degree
Diablo Valley College
Pleasant Hill, CA
Certificate
Associate Degree
Fresno City College
Fresno, CA
Certificate
Associate Degree
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$39,070 per yearNational average salaryDecliningJob growth rate
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Postsecondary nondegree awardTypical education requirement
Educational Attainment
The following chart shows the highest education level completed by those working as library technicians.
- Less than high school 2%
- High school graduate 32%
- College dropout 18%
- Associate’s degree 8%
- Bachelor’s degree 28%
- Master’s degree 11%
- Doctorate degree 1%
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