How to become library technicianseducation, training, experience and the steps to enter

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

How to become library technicians

Typical education

Postsecondary nondegree award

BLS

Related experience

None

On-the-job training

None

A step-by-step guide for this occupation is being prepared. The education, training and experience data above show the typical path.

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

Master's degree

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

3–6 months

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

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

Career path and how to earn more as library technicians

Career-path guidance is being prepared. Pay by percentile is shown in the Pay section.

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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.