Library Technicians Salary in California
Library Technicians in California earn a median of $53,260 a year, +19% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $53,260
- vs. U.S. median
- +19% ($44,580)
- Rank among states
- 4 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 7,190
Pay range in California
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $40,260; the top 10% earn over $76,880. Nationally the range is $29,300 to $63,080.
States ranked near California
Similar jobs in California
- Library Assistants, Clerical$47,860 median in California
- Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$89,790 median in California
- Office Clerks, General$48,460 median in California
- File Clerks$49,040 median in California
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$55,400 median in California
- Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$54,490 median in California
Library Technicians pay in California
How much do library technicians make in California?
The median is $53,260 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $40,260 and the top 10% earn over $76,880. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is California a good state for library technicians?
On pay alone it ranks 4 of 51 (+19% vs. the national median of $44,580). Living costs are not included.