Library Technicians Salary in Riverside, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA

Median annual salary $55,230 +38.2% vs national
Median hourly $26.55
10th percentile $35,530
90th percentile $63,280
Employed locally 1,120
National median $39,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,530
    25th
    $49,240
    50th (median)
    $55,230
    75th
    $61,570
    90th
    $63,280

    Riverside economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,031 2023 • Census ACS
    Library Technicians salary vs area income 64% Median Library Technicians salary is 36% 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 Riverside, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $46,070
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $97,560
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $57,740
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $97,910
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $104,990
    Tutors $44,150

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Library Technicians make per hour in Riverside?

    The median hourly wage for Library Technicians in Riverside, CA is $26.55, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.32 or more per hour.

    Is Riverside above or below average for Library Technicians salaries?

    The median Library Technicians salary in Riverside, CA is 38.2% 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 Riverside?

    Entry-level Library Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $35,530 per year in Riverside, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,240.