Library Technicians Salary in El Centro, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • El Centro, CA

Median annual salary $47,490 +18.8% vs national
Median hourly $22.83
10th percentile $39,160
90th percentile $58,980
Employed locally 50
National median $39,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,160
    25th
    $43,800
    50th (median)
    $47,490
    75th
    $51,200
    90th
    $58,980

    El Centro economic context

    Unemployment rate 18.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,393 2023 • Census ACS
    Library Technicians salary vs area income 84% Median Library Technicians salary is 16% 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 El Centro, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $44,020
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $52,380
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $101,960
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $96,370
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $100,680
    Tutors $46,750

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Library Technicians make per hour in El Centro?

    The median hourly wage for Library Technicians in El Centro, CA is $22.83, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.11 or more per hour.

    Is El Centro above or below average for Library Technicians salaries?

    The median Library Technicians salary in El Centro, CA is 18.8% 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 El Centro?

    Entry-level Library Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $39,160 per year in El Centro, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,800.