Library Technicians Salary in Merced, CA

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

Median annual salary $46,750 +17% vs national
Median hourly $22.48
10th percentile $38,620
90th percentile $64,380
Employed locally 80
National median $39,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,620
    25th
    $39,600
    50th (median)
    $46,750
    75th
    $55,120
    90th
    $64,380

    Merced economic context

    Unemployment rate 9.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,044 2023 • Census ACS
    Library Technicians salary vs area income 72% Median Library Technicians salary is 28% 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 Merced, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $51,560
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $37,930
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $97,400
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $97,470
    Teachers and Instructors, All Other $100,390
    Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other $49,090

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Library Technicians make per hour in Merced?

    The median hourly wage for Library Technicians in Merced, CA is $22.48, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.14 or more per hour.

    Is Merced above or below average for Library Technicians salaries?

    The median Library Technicians salary in Merced, CA is 17% 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 Merced?

    Entry-level Library Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $38,620 per year in Merced, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,600.