Library Technicians Salary in San Diego, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA

Median annual salary $50,020 +25.1% vs national
Median hourly $24.05
10th percentile $34,000
90th percentile $62,040
Employed locally 820
National median $39,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,000
    25th
    $41,610
    50th (median)
    $50,020
    75th
    $57,970
    90th
    $62,040

    San Diego economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,285 2023 • Census ACS
    Library Technicians salary vs area income 49% Median Library Technicians salary is 51% 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 San Diego, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $78,430
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $43,010
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $55,740
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $99,740
    Self-Enrichment Teachers $46,520
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $45,370

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Library Technicians make per hour in San Diego?

    The median hourly wage for Library Technicians in San Diego, CA is $24.05, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.21 or more per hour.

    Is San Diego above or below average for Library Technicians salaries?

    The median Library Technicians salary in San Diego, CA is 25.1% 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 San Diego?

    Entry-level Library Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $34,000 per year in San Diego, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,610.