Library Technicians Salary in San Jose, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $61,420 +53.7% vs national
Median hourly $29.53
10th percentile $47,580
90th percentile $92,090
Employed locally 310
National median $39,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,580
    25th
    $57,330
    50th (median)
    $61,420
    75th
    $77,120
    90th
    $92,090

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Library Technicians salary vs area income 39% Median Library Technicians salary is 61% 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
    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 Jose, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $99,780
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $46,380
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $103,640
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $101,590
    Self-Enrichment Teachers $57,190
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $48,220

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Library Technicians in San Jose, CA is $29.53, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.94 or more per hour.

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

    The median Library Technicians salary in San Jose, CA is 53.7% 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 Jose?

    Entry-level Library Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $47,580 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,330.