Library Technicians Salary in Chico, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Chico, CA

Median annual salary $48,670 +21.8% vs national
Median hourly $23.40
10th percentile $36,610
90th percentile $61,650
Employed locally 40
National median $39,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,610
    25th
    $44,320
    50th (median)
    $48,670
    75th
    $57,230
    90th
    $61,650

    Chico economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,574 2023 • Census ACS
    Library Technicians salary vs area income 71% Median Library Technicians salary is 29% 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 Chico, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $38,350
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $93,670
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $59,180
    Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other $57,520
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $82,890
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $43,480

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Library Technicians make per hour in Chico?

    The median hourly wage for Library Technicians in Chico, CA is $23.40, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.65 or more per hour.

    Is Chico above or below average for Library Technicians salaries?

    The median Library Technicians salary in Chico, CA is 21.8% 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 Chico?

    Entry-level Library Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $36,610 per year in Chico, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,320.