Library Technicians in California
Is California a good place for you to work as a Library Technician?
You’re in luck! Jobs for Library Technicians in California are projected to grow and these jobs tend to pay higher than average.
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Projected employment for Library Technicians in California is growing faster than average.
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Library Technicians in California earn lower salaries than the typical U.S. wage earner.
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How Many Library Technicians Work in California?
In 2018, there were 10,180 Library Technicians working in the state.
There were 10,390 Library Technicians employed in this state in 2017.
That’s a decline of 210 jobs between 2017 and 2018.
The typical state has 1,200 Library Technicians working in it, which means California has more Library Technicians than average.
Job Projections for California
Jobs for Library Technicians in this state are growing at a rate of 7.5% which is slower than the nationwide estimated projection of 9.1%.
California Annual Job Openings
The BLS is projecting 1,520 annual Library Technicians job openings in California, and 11,400 total jobs in the year 2026.
Nationwide, the prediction is 14,400 annual jobs and 108,200 total jobs in 2026.
What do Library Technicians Make in California?
In 2018 wages for Library Technicians ranged from $29,640 to $62,790 with $45,060 being the median annual salary.
Broken down to an hourly rate, workers in this field made anywhere from $14.25 to $30.19. The median hourly rate was $21.66.
Workers in this field were paid a median of $21.1 an hour in 2017.
The hourly rate grew by $0.56.
The median salary in California is higher than the nationwide median salary.
Top California Metros for Library Technicians
The table below shows some of the metros in this state with the most Library Technicians.
| Metro | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | 3,190 | $45,740 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA | 1,280 | $56,350 |
| San Diego-Carlsbad, CA | 1,030 | $43,170 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | 940 | $43,340 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | 500 | $55,560 |
| Sacramento–Roseville–Arden-Arcade, CA | 490 | $42,000 |
| Fresno, CA | 350 | $36,910 |
| Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA | 290 | $41,520 |
| Vallejo-Fairfield, CA | 210 | $35,290 |
| Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA | 200 | $44,070 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | 170 | $46,130 |
| Modesto, CA | 150 | $36,250 |
| Bakersfield, CA | 140 | $44,190 |
| Visalia-Porterville, CA | 140 | $41,360 |
| Stockton-Lodi, CA | 140 | $37,340 |
| Salinas, CA | 100 | $45,100 |
| Merced, CA | 90 | $41,260 |
| Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA | 80 | $43,660 |
| San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles-Arroyo Grande, CA | 80 | $48,650 |
| Chico, CA | 60 | $46,650 |
| Madera, CA | 60 | $41,120 |
| El Centro, CA | 60 | $38,900 |
| Yuba City, CA | 60 | $43,550 |
| Napa, CA | 50 | $50,910 |
| Hanford-Corcoran, CA | 40 | $43,690 |
Top States for Library Technicians Employment
View the list below to see where most Library Technicians work.
| State | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| California | 10,180 | $45,060 |
| New York | 8,120 | $30,600 |
| Illinois | 5,270 | $33,920 |
| Ohio | 3,870 | $30,510 |
| Texas | 3,870 | $29,440 |
| Michigan | 3,660 | $29,740 |
| Massachusetts | 3,080 | $45,880 |
| Wisconsin | 2,940 | $25,780 |
| Colorado | 2,820 | $33,500 |
| North Carolina | 2,580 | $34,220 |
| Florida | 2,570 | $33,270 |
| Virginia | 2,510 | $34,220 |
| New Jersey | 2,420 | $35,180 |
| Pennsylvania | 2,340 | $32,830 |
| Washington | 2,090 | $44,350 |
| Indiana | 2,050 | $24,960 |
| Louisiana | 1,870 | $30,940 |
| Maryland | 1,780 | $38,310 |
| Oregon | 1,720 | $37,840 |
| Georgia | 1,490 | $32,110 |
Below are the states where Library Technicians get paid the most:
| State | Annual Median Salary |
|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $48,860 |
| Connecticut | $47,300 |
| Alaska | $46,270 |
| Massachusetts | $45,880 |
| California | $45,060 |
| Minnesota | $44,410 |
| Washington | $44,350 |
| Hawaii | $42,490 |
| Delaware | $42,420 |
| Rhode Island | $42,060 |
References
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Image Credit: By collin under License
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