Library Technicians Salary in Los Angeles, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA

Median annual salary $48,850 +22.2% vs national
Median hourly $23.48
10th percentile $38,920
90th percentile $69,380
Employed locally 2,040
National median $39,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,920
    25th
    $41,160
    50th (median)
    $48,850
    75th
    $57,550
    90th
    $69,380

    Los Angeles economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,525 2023 • Census ACS
    Library Technicians salary vs area income 52% Median Library Technicians salary is 48% 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 Los Angeles, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $45,420
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $100,580
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $56,210
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $97,970
    Self-Enrichment Teachers $47,770
    Tutors $42,300

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Library Technicians make per hour in Los Angeles?

    The median hourly wage for Library Technicians in Los Angeles, CA is $23.48, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.67 or more per hour.

    Is Los Angeles above or below average for Library Technicians salaries?

    The median Library Technicians salary in Los Angeles, CA is 22.2% 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 Los Angeles?

    Entry-level Library Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $38,920 per year in Los Angeles, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,160.