Library Technicians Salary by State
The national median pay for library technicians is $44,580 a year. By state, it ranges from $26,850 in Wyoming to $62,570 in Washington.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $29,300
- 25th percentile
- $35,740
- Median
- $44,580
- 75th percentile
- $52,430
- Top 10%
- $63,080
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 68,690 jobs.
Median pay in 50 states and DC
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $62,570 | +40% | $50,310 | $76,860 | 1,850 |
| 2 | District of Columbia | $61,040 | +37% | $48,960 | $72,720 | 390 |
| 3 | Connecticut | $57,060 | +28% | $34,010 | $80,180 | 930 |
| 4 | California | $53,260 | +19% | $40,260 | $76,880 | 7,190 |
| 5 | Minnesota | $51,110 | +15% | $34,340 | $63,480 | 1,180 |
| 6 | Hawaii | $50,870 | +14% | $41,800 | $61,870 | 110 |
| 7 | Massachusetts | $50,430 | +13% | $38,450 | $64,980 | 1,910 |
| 8 | Vermont | $50,090 | +12% | $37,400 | $60,760 | 150 |
| 9 | New York | $50,060 | +12% | $34,240 | $76,060 | 3,390 |
| 10 | Oregon | $49,970 | +12% | $38,070 | $62,520 | 1,810 |
| 11 | Maryland | $48,920 | +10% | $36,170 | $75,460 | 1,980 |
| 12 | New Jersey | $48,840 | +10% | $32,220 | $69,730 | 1,060 |
| 13 | Rhode Island | $48,740 | +9% | $31,200 | $64,120 | 160 |
| 14 | New Hampshire | $48,650 | +9% | $31,200 | $62,440 | 280 |
| 15 | Delaware | $47,580 | +7% | $34,830 | $60,560 | 210 |
| 16 | Illinois | $47,120 | +6% | $33,780 | $63,170 | 2,140 |
| 17 | Alaska | $46,940 | +5% | $35,810 | $62,590 | 220 |
| 18 | Colorado | $46,680 | +5% | $36,230 | $58,740 | 2,250 |
| 19 | North Carolina | $46,520 | +4% | $30,670 | $58,490 | 2,350 |
| 20 | Pennsylvania | $46,100 | +3% | $29,430 | $63,530 | 1,560 |
| 21 | Nevada | $45,650 | +2% | $30,290 | $62,030 | 410 |
| 22 | Virginia | $45,560 | +2% | $31,030 | $62,300 | 2,580 |
| 23 | Maine | $44,520 | 0% | $33,780 | $58,430 | 320 |
| 24 | Kansas | $41,960 | −6% | $31,480 | $57,190 | 480 |
| 25 | Florida | $41,080 | −8% | $34,660 | $57,580 | 3,070 |
| 26 | Arizona | $40,510 | −9% | $30,590 | $58,090 | 820 |
| 27 | Utah | $40,160 | −10% | $23,670 | $53,460 | 310 |
| 28 | North Dakota | $39,240 | −12% | $34,910 | $50,090 | 370 |
| 29 | Louisiana | $39,180 | −12% | $27,740 | $57,980 | 1,410 |
| 30 | Missouri | $39,160 | −12% | $29,580 | $48,120 | 1,360 |
| 31 | New Mexico | $38,830 | −13% | $29,160 | $56,140 | 540 |
| 32 | Texas | $38,640 | −13% | $28,840 | $49,210 | 5,180 |
| 33 | Iowa | $38,590 | −13% | $28,230 | $61,570 | 1,510 |
| 34 | Montana | $38,220 | −14% | $28,690 | $56,080 | 370 |
| 35 | Ohio | $37,920 | −15% | $28,090 | $58,060 | 4,020 |
| 36 | Georgia | $37,320 | −16% | $27,420 | $48,010 | 2,130 |
| 37 | Alabama | $37,150 | −17% | $29,190 | $48,380 | 390 |
| 38 | Nebraska | $36,920 | −17% | $28,730 | $51,060 | 710 |
| 39 | Tennessee | $36,400 | −18% | $20,980 | $51,120 | 390 |
| 40 | South Carolina | $36,070 | −19% | $23,690 | $49,800 | 650 |
| 41 | Kentucky | $35,700 | −20% | $28,550 | $49,460 | 670 |
| 42 | Indiana | $35,560 | −20% | $25,110 | $47,090 | 1,470 |
| 43 | Wisconsin | $35,000 | −21% | $23,080 | $51,230 | 2,890 |
| 44 | Michigan | $34,680 | −22% | $25,960 | $51,990 | 2,180 |
| 45 | Idaho | $34,510 | −23% | $24,960 | $46,100 | 520 |
| 46 | West Virginia | $30,300 | −32% | $27,010 | $47,560 | 280 |
| 47 | South Dakota | $29,590 | −34% | $26,060 | $47,600 | 650 |
| 48 | Oklahoma | $29,440 | −34% | $22,520 | $48,290 | 830 |
| 49 | Arkansas | $28,570 | −36% | $25,800 | $39,010 | 390 |
| 50 | Mississippi | $27,080 | −39% | $22,420 | $45,050 | 270 |
| 51 | Wyoming | $26,850 | −40% | $25,930 | $49,120 | 400 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Library Technicians salary questions
Which state pays library technicians the most?
Washington, with a median of $62,570 a year (+40% vs. the national median of $44,580). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays library technicians the least?
Wyoming, with a median of $26,850 a year (−40% vs. national).
Where do most library technicians work?
California has the most jobs, about 7,190, with a median of $53,260.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.