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Will AI replace library technicians?AI replacement risk 53% and how the work is changing

United States Education Confidence ★★★★★

Median annual pay
$44,580
25th–75th pct. $35,740–$52,430
Top pay (est.)
$82,000
Top 10% $63,080
Pay in 5 years
$50,200est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$56,500est.
$48,600–$65,500
Outlook score
38/100
★★☆☆☆ Below average
AI replacement risk
53%
Moderate
Job growth (10 yr)
−6.4%
11K openings / yr

Will AI replace Library Technicians? AI replacement risk

53%
Moderate
Ranked #558 safest from AI among all U.S. occupations
Very lowLowModerateHighVery high

How AI is changing this job

A written analysis for this occupation is being prepared.

AI replacement risk compares the parts of a job that are easy to hand to AI or software (processing information, documentation, repetitive computer work) with the parts that are hard to automate (physical work, working closely with people, judgment in unpredictable settings), using O*NET work activities, work context, skills and knowledge. The result is a relative position among all occupations in the country, scaled to 0–100%. Methodology →

Skills, education and requirements for Library Technicians

Key skills

Reading Comprehension
3.9
Service Orientation
3.2
Critical Thinking
3.2
Active Listening
3.1
Speaking
3.0
Coordination
3.0
Writing
3.0
Social Perceptiveness
2.9

O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).

Key knowledge areas

Customer and Personal Service
4.3
Administrative
4.3
Computers and Electronics
3.6
English Language
3.4
Education and Training
3.2
Communications and Media
2.5
Psychology
2.5
Mathematics
2.5

What the work involves

Handling and Moving ObjectsEstablishing and Maintaining Interpersonal RelationshipsOrganizing, Planning, and Prioritizing WorkCommunicating with Supervisors, Peers, or SubordinatesGetting InformationUpdating and Using Relevant KnowledgePerforming for or Working Directly with the PublicMonitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings

Important abilities

Oral ExpressionOral ComprehensionWritten ComprehensionNear VisionSpeech ClaritySpeech Recognition

Education of workers

Bachelor's degree
30%
Associate's degree
28%
Post-secondary certificate
17%
High school diploma
15%
Some college
9%
Master's degree
2%

Training before entry

None / short demo
28%
1–3 months
16%
6–12 months
15%
Up to 1 month
15%
2–4 years
14%
3–6 months
12%

Related work experience

6–12 months
35%
None
29%
1–2 years
15%
4–6 years
11%
2–4 years
8%
3–6 months
3%

Job Zone 3 — medium preparation needed (O*NET)

Difficulty of entry: ★★☆☆☆ Fairly easy (from education, training, experience and Job Zone)

Pay and employment figures are national statistics. Projected pay, outlook scores and AI replacement risk are estimates from the Shigoto Zukan model, not guarantees. To request a correction, use the contact form. How to read the data
Sources: BLS OEWS May 2025; BLS Employment Projections 2025–35; O*NET 31.0 Database by USDOL/ETA (CC BY 4.0), modified by Shigoto Zukan. Pay ranges, projections and scores are Shigoto Zukan estimates.