Library technicians and assistants
Salary, job outlook, AI risk & career information
Median Salary
$37,540
~$18/hr · ~$3,128/mo
US Jobs
163K
Decline
AI & Automation Risk
7/10
High Risk
AI & Automation Risk
High Risk 7/10
A significant portion of this role involves routine information processing, cataloging, and answering reference questions, all of which are highly susceptible to AI automation. While physical tasks like reshelving books and interpersonal community programming provide some protection, the core digital and clerical functions are increasingly being handled by automated systems and AI-driven search tools.
Salary by City — What You Actually Take Home
Real purchasing power = salary adjusted for cost of living. Higher = more money in your pocket.
| City | Local Salary | Cost of Living | Real Purchasing Power |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa City, IABEST VALUE | $63,470 | Below avg (91.9) | $69,071 |
| New Haven, CT | $66,260 | Above avg (105.4) | $62,890 |
| Ithaca, NY | $62,510 | Average (99.5) | $62,806 |
| Albuquerque, NM | $54,280 | Below avg (93.6) | $57,975 |
| Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA | $61,070 | Above avg (105.9) | $57,673 |
| Dubuque, IA | $51,230 | Below avg (89.1) | $57,524 |
| Hanford-Corcoran, CA | $56,010 | Average (98.6) | $56,819 |
| Champaign-Urbana, IL | $51,520 | Below avg (90.7) | $56,800 |
| Decatur, IL | $48,970 | Below avg (86.7) | $56,508 |
| Syracuse, NY | $53,310 | Below avg (95.7) | $55,695 |
| Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT | $57,420 | Above avg (103.3) | $55,589 |
| Lincoln, NE | $51,060 | Below avg (91.9) | $55,565 |
| Mankato, MN | $48,630 | Below avg (87.6) | $55,484 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $64,110 | Above avg (117.6) | $54,538 |
| Binghamton, NY | $50,220 | Below avg (92.1) | $54,534 |
Cost of Living Index: 100 = US national average. Below 100 = cheaper. Above 100 = more expensive.
Education & Requirements
Education Required
Varies by employer
10-Year Growth
-7% (Decline)
Hourly Rate
~$18/hr
Monthly Income
~$3,128/mo
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Data: Bureau of Labor Statistics OOH (2024)