Library Technicians Salary in San Luis Obispo, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA

Median annual salary $57,700 +44.4% vs national
Median hourly $27.74
10th percentile $39,480
90th percentile $63,950
Employed locally 110
National median $39,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,480
    25th
    $47,310
    50th (median)
    $57,700
    75th
    $59,970
    90th
    $63,950

    San Luis Obispo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,398 2023 • Census ACS
    Library Technicians salary vs area income 62% Median Library Technicians salary is 38% 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
    Salinas, CA $57,190

    Related occupations in San Luis Obispo, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $39,070
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $92,200
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $52,710
    Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other $49,100
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $93,050
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $44,310

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Library Technicians make per hour in San Luis Obispo?

    The median hourly wage for Library Technicians in San Luis Obispo, CA is $27.74, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.82 or more per hour.

    Is San Luis Obispo above or below average for Library Technicians salaries?

    The median Library Technicians salary in San Luis Obispo, CA is 44.4% 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 Luis Obispo?

    Entry-level Library Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $39,480 per year in San Luis Obispo, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,310.