Library Technicians Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$39,970
↑ 31.4% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Library Technicians — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Library Technicians — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 31.4% since 2011 ($30,430 → $39,970)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $39,970
🦠COVID impact: Salary rose 6.0% from 2019 to 2020, likely reflecting workforce composition changes.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately -11%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $39,970 | +1.7% |
| 2023 | $39,310 | +4.5% |
| 2022 | $37,600 | +1.7% |
| 2021 | $36,970 | -0.1% |
| 2020 | $37,010 | +6.0% |
| 2019 | $34,900 | +2.5% |
| 2018 | $34,040 | +1.0% |
| 2017 | $33,690 | +2.4% |
| 2016 | $32,890 | +1.8% |
| 2015 | $32,310 | +2.0% |
| 2014 | $31,680 | +1.3% |
| 2013 | $31,280 | +2.0% |
| 2012 | $30,660 | +0.8% |
| 2011 | $30,430 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.