Library Technicians

Median salary, education path, job outlook, and related careers — based on U.S. labor data.

What a Library Technicians does

Library technicians support librarians by cataloging materials, helping patrons locate resources, and managing library operations and technology systems. They handle administrative tasks like processing new items and maintaining databases.

Education & path

The typical entry point is a bachelor's degree. About 4 years.

Estimated cost of that path: ~$40,000. Estimated payback: ~4 years. Estimates only — actual cost varies widely by school and financial aid; payback assumes ~20% of income applied.

Related careers

• Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education — $63,970/yr
• Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education — $72,040/yr
• Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education — $64,370/yr
• Substitute Teachers, Short-Term — $41,670/yr
• Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education — $38,140/yr