Library Technicians Salary in Salinas, CA

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

Median annual salary $57,190 +43.1% vs national
Median hourly $27.50
10th percentile $44,600
90th percentile $71,390
Employed locally 90
National median $39,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,600
    25th
    $49,820
    50th (median)
    $57,190
    75th
    $63,980
    90th
    $71,390

    Salinas economic context

    Unemployment rate 7.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,486 2023 • Census ACS
    Library Technicians salary vs area income 61% Median Library Technicians salary is 39% 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 Salinas, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teachers and Instructors, All Other $110,760
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $46,410
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $101,300
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $98,320
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $63,970
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $79,660

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Library Technicians make per hour in Salinas?

    The median hourly wage for Library Technicians in Salinas, CA is $27.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.02 or more per hour.

    Is Salinas above or below average for Library Technicians salaries?

    The median Library Technicians salary in Salinas, CA is 43.1% 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 Salinas?

    Entry-level Library Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $44,600 per year in Salinas, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,820.