Library Technicians Salary in Modesto, CA

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

Median annual salary $55,540 +39% vs national
Median hourly $26.70
10th percentile $37,050
90th percentile $119,020
Employed locally 140
National median $39,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,050
    25th
    $45,520
    50th (median)
    $55,540
    75th
    $115,890
    90th
    $119,020

    Modesto economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,661 2023 • Census ACS
    Library Technicians salary vs area income 70% Median Library Technicians salary is 30% 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 Modesto, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $45,790
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $100,430
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $58,420
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $98,150
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $48,630
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $101,900

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Library Technicians make per hour in Modesto?

    The median hourly wage for Library Technicians in Modesto, CA is $26.70, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.55 or more per hour.

    Is Modesto above or below average for Library Technicians salaries?

    The median Library Technicians salary in Modesto, CA is 39% 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 Modesto?

    Entry-level Library Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $37,050 per year in Modesto, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,520.