Library Services Technician Salary in the United States

How much does a Library Services Technician make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Library Services Technician in the United States is $54,917 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $26.

However, a Library Services Technician's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $70,254
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $48,262 to $62,945
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $42,202
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Library Services Technician Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $62,945 $5,245 $1,210 $30
Average $54,917 $4,576 $1,056 $26
25th Percentile $48,262 $4,022 $928 $23
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Key Factors That Influence Library Services Technician Salaries

A Library Services Technician's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Library Services Technician Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Library Services Technician's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $39,150
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $43,702
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $56,304
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $62,920
  • Expert (over 8 years): $91,049
Levels Salary
Library A... Level Library Services Technician$39,150
Library A... Level Library Services Technician$43,702
Library S... Level Library Services Technician$56,304
Library A... Level Library Services Technician$62,920
Library S... Level Library Services Technician$91,049
$39,150 0 yr
$43,702 < 2 yrs
$56,304 2-4 yrs
$62,920 5-8 yrs
$91,049 > 8 yrs
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How Do Library Services Technician Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Library Services Technicians. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $60,804.
  • California: $60,574.
  • Massachusetts: $59,766.

Top Paying Cities for Library Services Technicians

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $69,267
  • San Francisco: $68,586
  • Oakland: $67,065

What Skills Can Increase a Library Services Technician's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 28.16% Job Postings): Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
  • Service Desk (Mentioned in 1.65% Job Postings): A service desk is the single point of contact between the service provider and users for everyday activities. Goal of a service desk is to provide resolutions for user requests as efficiently as possible.
  • Library Science (Mentioned in 1.37% Job Postings): Is an academic discipline that is sometimes referred to as information studies. This field focuses on how to classify and use data or objects and emphasizes the importance of preserving knowledge and promoting literacy.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 28.16%
Service Desk 1.65%
Library Science 1.37%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Library Services Technician's salary.
  • Collaboration: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
  • Leadership: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
  • Presentation: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Collaboration
$58,212
6%
Leadership
$58,212
6%
Presentation
$58,212
6%
Library Science
$57,114
4%
Verbal Communication
$57,114
4%
Administrative Support
$57,114
4%
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How Education impacts a Library Services Technician's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Library Services Technicians enter the field with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Library Services Technician with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $53,634 and $57,882).

Library Services Technician Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Library Services Technician
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.8%
High School 16.9%
Associates 12.9%
Bachelors 52.2%
Masters 17.3%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Library Services Technician Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Library Services Technician's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on January 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Library Services Technician

Salaries for a Library Services Technician can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $48,960 in 2023 to around $48,337 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Library Services Technician salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Library Services Technician Over Time

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2023
$48,960
2024
$48,633
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