Average salary, compensation, and wages for Library technicians in the United States


Median annual earnings of library technicians in 2002 were $24,090. The middle 50 percent earned between $18,150 and $31,140. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $14,410, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $38,000. Median annual earnings in the industries employing the largest numbers of library technicians in 2002 were as follows:


Colleges, universities, and professional schools $27,280
Local government 23,310
Elementary and secondary schools 21,770
Other information services 20,950



Salaries of library technicians in the Federal Government averaged $36,788 in 2003.




More information on Library technicians from The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook
Overview of Library technicians occupation
Number of Library technicians in the U.S.
Salary and earnings for Library technicians
Working conditions for Library technicians
Significant points for Library technicians
Training requirements for Library technicians




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