Library Technicians Salary in San Francisco, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA

Median annual salary $64,110 +60.4% vs national
Median hourly $30.82
10th percentile $49,880
90th percentile $99,880
Employed locally 820
National median $39,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,880
    25th
    $58,760
    50th (median)
    $64,110
    75th
    $76,180
    90th
    $99,880

    San Francisco economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $133,780 2023 • Census ACS
    Library Technicians salary vs area income 48% Median Library Technicians salary is 52% 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
    Iowa City, IA $63,470
    Yakima, WA $63,270
    Ithaca, NY $62,510
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $61,420

    Nearby metros — Library Technicians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    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
    Salinas, CA $57,190

    Related occupations in San Francisco, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $47,630
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $98,890
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $99,840
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $64,090
    Self-Enrichment Teachers $57,610
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $49,190

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Library Technicians in San Francisco, CA is $30.82, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.89 or more per hour.

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

    The median Library Technicians salary in San Francisco, CA is 60.4% 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 Francisco?

    Entry-level Library Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $49,880 per year in San Francisco, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,760.