Library Technicians

Salaries for library technicians vary depending on such factors as the type of library, geographic location, and specific job responsibilities. According to the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), the median annual salary for all library technicians was $39,310 in May 2023. The lowest paid 10 percent made less than $27,040, while the highest paid 10 percent earned more than $61,620. Fifty percent of library technicians earned between $32,240 and $49,860. The DOL also reported that library technicians who were employed by colleges, universities, and professional schools earned mean annual salaries of $47,220.

Benefits vary according to employer, but most full-time library technicians receive the same benefits as other employees, which may include the following: health insurance, dental insurance, paid vacations, paid holidays, compensated sick time, and retirement savings plans. Library technicians in grammar schools, middle schools, and high schools generally work fewer hours during summers and holidays when students are not in class, although these "down" times are often used to finish up backlogged projects. Technicians who work in corporate libraries may receive special perks as part of their benefits plan, such as stock in the company or discounts on products the company produces or markets. Many colleges and universities offer their employees discounted or free classes to help them earn a higher degree. Most employers offer training sessions to their technicians to keep them informed of new developments in library services and technology.