Library Technicians Salary in Sacramento, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA

Median annual salary $50,440 +26.2% vs national
Median hourly $24.25
10th percentile $38,850
90th percentile $70,460
Employed locally 420
National median $39,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,850
    25th
    $45,600
    50th (median)
    $50,440
    75th
    $61,580
    90th
    $70,460

    Sacramento economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,986 2023 • Census ACS
    Library Technicians salary vs area income 54% Median Library Technicians salary is 46% 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 Sacramento, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $44,330
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $98,270
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $103,640
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $57,680
    Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary $57,660
    Teachers and Instructors, All Other $78,590

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Library Technicians make per hour in Sacramento?

    The median hourly wage for Library Technicians in Sacramento, CA is $24.25, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.31 or more per hour.

    Is Sacramento above or below average for Library Technicians salaries?

    The median Library Technicians salary in Sacramento, CA is 26.2% 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 Sacramento?

    Entry-level Library Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $38,850 per year in Sacramento, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,600.