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Library Technicians is a notable career in the 25 category. This page provides verified data from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024), helping you compare Library Technicians against similar careers and make data-driven decisions.
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| soc | 25-4031 |
| title | Library Technicians |
| onet code | 25-4031.00 |
| description | 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. |
| job zone | 3 |
| major group | 25 |
| tot emp | 73,770 |
| a mean | 43,050 |
| a median | 39,970 |
| a pct10 | 27,890 |
| a pct25 | 33,510 |
| a pct75 | 49,740 |
| a pct90 | 60,960 |
| h mean | 20 |
| h median | 19 |
The day-to-day work of a library technicians typically centers on reserve, circulate, renew, and discharge books and other materials. Every task listed below is classified as Core in O*NET — they collectively define the role. Task descriptions below are quoted from the U.S. Department of Labor's O*NET 29.0 occupation profile.
Workers in this occupation rely most on Reading Comprehension, Active Listening, and Speaking. Across the top 8 skills, the average O*NET importance score is 3.13 out of 5 — moderately weighted for this role. Importance reflects how essential each skill is for adequate job performance.
Among working library technicians, the most common entry qualification is a Bachelor's Degree (29.6%). Bachelor's-degree-or-higher credentials are reported by 30% of incumbents. Most workers enter without a four-year degree, making this a relatively accessible career path.
Median annual pay is highest in District of Columbia at $58,780 and lowest in Mississippi at $26,080 — a 2.3× spread. The top five states (District of Columbia, Washington, Connecticut, California, Massachusetts) average $54,364. Figures reflect BLS OEWS May 2024 state-level wage estimates; percentiles shown are for full-time wage-earners in each state.
| State | Median | Mean | 10th % | 90th % | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $58,780 | $60,160 | $47,150 | $72,220 | 460 |
| Washington | $57,550 | $59,880 | $48,450 | $75,380 | 1,630 |
| Connecticut | $54,550 | $55,290 | $32,640 | $81,340 | 950 |
| California | $51,290 | $54,580 | $38,150 | $73,440 | 7,760 |
| Massachusetts | $49,650 | $51,870 | $36,840 | $64,490 | 1,910 |
| Maryland | $49,340 | $51,860 | $37,020 | $66,160 | 1,470 |
| New Hampshire | $47,640 | $47,810 | $36,780 | $60,700 | 240 |
| Minnesota | $47,330 | $47,230 | $31,100 | $59,680 | 1,430 |
| Oregon | $46,950 | $46,930 | $33,290 | $59,980 | 1,900 |
| Rhode Island | $46,910 | $48,610 | $29,120 | $61,740 | 140 |
| Delaware | $46,820 | $46,090 | $31,460 | $58,320 | 190 |
| New Jersey | $46,730 | $48,280 | $31,470 | $69,880 | 1,140 |
| New York | $46,700 | $47,940 | $31,700 | $67,130 | 4,070 |
| Alaska | $46,530 | $46,830 | $29,920 | $61,600 | 220 |
| Virginia | $45,140 | $45,060 | $29,240 | $60,890 | 2,690 |
| Colorado | $44,870 | $43,880 | $35,560 | $55,690 | 2,560 |
| North Carolina | $44,800 | $42,900 | $33,410 | $51,290 | 2,450 |
| Hawaii | $44,200 | $46,070 | $35,820 | $58,920 | 130 |
| Illinois | $43,920 | $45,400 | $30,700 | $60,620 | 2,540 |
| Nevada | $43,490 | $43,500 | $29,280 | $60,730 | 480 |
| Vermont | $43,470 | $44,280 | $32,070 | $58,740 | 150 |
| Maine | $41,330 | $42,690 | $32,420 | $52,010 | 400 |
| Arizona | $40,330 | $41,630 | $29,850 | $56,170 | 770 |
| Kansas | $38,990 | $40,250 | $28,400 | $55,290 | 580 |
| Florida | $38,810 | $42,960 | $31,030 | $55,770 | 3,610 |
| Pennsylvania | $38,150 | $40,260 | $24,020 | $59,150 | 1,820 |
| Texas | $37,920 | $38,200 | $26,620 | $47,390 | 5,160 |
| Missouri | $37,850 | $38,580 | $28,600 | $46,520 | 1,420 |
| North Dakota | $37,770 | $39,240 | $26,620 | $48,070 | 410 |
| Nebraska | $37,310 | $38,030 | $24,960 | $51,060 | 640 |
| Louisiana | $37,210 | $38,440 | $23,990 | $50,430 | 1,530 |
| Iowa | $37,180 | $39,980 | $23,000 | $61,730 | 1,500 |
| Georgia | $36,650 | $36,170 | $23,740 | $47,530 | 1,880 |
| Utah | $36,630 | $36,400 | $23,260 | $48,660 | 510 |
| New Mexico | $36,170 | $39,240 | $27,750 | $54,280 | 660 |
| Montana | $36,140 | $36,290 | $27,230 | $44,720 | 430 |
| Wyoming | $35,570 | $36,770 | $27,280 | $47,490 | 200 |
| Ohio | $35,230 | $37,320 | $22,980 | $54,220 | 5,090 |
| South Carolina | $34,860 | $35,920 | $22,390 | $49,860 | 860 |
| Michigan | $34,320 | $35,510 | $22,200 | $55,410 | 2,230 |
| Idaho | $33,700 | $33,550 | $24,110 | $41,940 | 520 |
| Wisconsin | $33,030 | $34,330 | $21,790 | $48,660 | 2,780 |
| Alabama | $32,910 | $35,930 | $28,650 | $47,500 | 510 |
| Indiana | $32,420 | $33,480 | $24,920 | $46,060 | 1,750 |
| Tennessee | $31,660 | $34,770 | $22,750 | $48,970 | 500 |
| West Virginia | $31,080 | $34,340 | $23,510 | $48,360 | 190 |
| Arkansas | $30,790 | $32,180 | $25,710 | $38,220 | 440 |
| Kentucky | $30,750 | $32,730 | $25,950 | $43,500 | 1,300 |
| Oklahoma | $28,490 | $32,670 | $22,570 | $46,480 | 600 |
| South Dakota | $28,370 | $33,060 | $24,550 | $46,220 | 500 |
| Mississippi | $26,080 | $29,070 | $20,770 | $38,740 | 470 |
Recruiters and job boards use several alternate titles for library technicians. Knowing these variants widens your job search — listings for Accessioner or Audio-Visual Aide frequently describe the same role. The list below is a sample of the most common industry variants.
This data helps you understand how Library Technicians compares to others in the 25 category. Use it to make informed decisions based on verified data from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0.
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