Library Technicians Salary in Bakersfield, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bakersfield-Delano, CA

Median annual salary $40,450 +1.2% vs national
Median hourly $19.45
10th percentile $34,470
90th percentile $59,110
Employed locally 180
National median $39,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,470
    25th
    $35,990
    50th (median)
    $40,450
    75th
    $48,420
    90th
    $59,110

    Bakersfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 8.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,660 2023 • Census ACS
    Library Technicians salary vs area income 60% Median Library Technicians salary is 40% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Library Technicians

    Metro areaMedian salary
    New Haven, CT $66,260
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $65,630
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $64,110
    Iowa City, IA $63,470
    Yakima, WA $63,270
    Ithaca, NY $62,510

    Nearby metros — Library Technicians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $64,110
    Ithaca, NY $62,510
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $61,420
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $59,190
    Vallejo, CA $57,990
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $57,700

    Related occupations in Bakersfield, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $36,790
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $77,020
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $67,270
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $99,370
    Postsecondary Teachers, All Other $167,970
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $43,700

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Library Technicians make per hour in Bakersfield?

    The median hourly wage for Library Technicians in Bakersfield, CA is $19.45, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.40 or more per hour.

    Is Bakersfield above or below average for Library Technicians salaries?

    The median Library Technicians salary in Bakersfield, CA is 1.2% above the national median of $39,970. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Library Technicians in Bakersfield?

    Entry-level Library Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $34,470 per year in Bakersfield, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,990.