Library Technicians Salary in Santa Maria, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA

Median annual salary $56,020 +40.2% vs national
Median hourly $26.93
10th percentile $37,520
90th percentile $67,150
Employed locally 150
National median $39,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,520
    25th
    $44,090
    50th (median)
    $56,020
    75th
    $61,700
    90th
    $67,150

    Santa Maria economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,977 2023 • Census ACS
    Library Technicians salary vs area income 58% Median Library Technicians salary is 42% 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 Santa Maria, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $44,930
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $100,060
    Postsecondary Teachers, All Other $79,400
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $99,930
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $49,470
    Self-Enrichment Teachers $45,470

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Library Technicians make per hour in Santa Maria?

    The median hourly wage for Library Technicians in Santa Maria, CA is $26.93, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.92 or more per hour.

    Is Santa Maria above or below average for Library Technicians salaries?

    The median Library Technicians salary in Santa Maria, CA is 40.2% 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 Santa Maria?

    Entry-level Library Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $37,520 per year in Santa Maria, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,090.