Library Technicians (25-4031) in Connecticut

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Library Technicians (25-4031) in Connecticut

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State of Connecticut (1Q 2023)
All Industry
Estimated Employment		960
Mean wage		$26.97
Entry wage		$17.76
10th percentile wage		$17.58
50th percentile wage		$25.39
90th percentile wage		$38.26

Top Employing Industries
Industry	Employment / Percent
Public Administration	620	64.2%
Web Search Portals, Libraries, Archives, and Other Information Services	200	21.1%
Educational Services	140	14.4%

Best Paying Industries
Industry	Employment / Median Wage
Educational Services	140	$31.60
Web Search Portals, Libraries, Archives, and Other Information Services	200	$31.16
Public Administration	620	$24.09

Library Technicians (25-4031)

Assist librarians by helping readers in the use of library catalogs, databases, and indexes to locate books and other materials; and by answering questions that require only brief consultation of standard reference. Compile records; sort and shelve books or other media; remove or repair damaged books or other media; register patrons; and check materials in and out of the circulation process. Replace materials in shelving area (stacks) or files. Includes bookmobile drivers who assist with providing services in mobile libraries.


Median Wage History
Year	This Occupation		Compared to Occupational Group		Difference
Current	$25.39		$31.80		-$6.41
2022	$24.45	+3.8%	$30.62	+3.8%	-$6.17
2021	$23.36	+4.7%	$29.26	+4.7%	-$5.89
2020	$22.75	+2.7%	$28.50	+2.7%	-$5.74
2019	$22.29	+2.1%	$27.92	+2.1%	-$5.62
2018	$21.78	+2.3%	$27.28	+2.3%	-$5.49
2017	$21.32	+2.2%	$26.70	+2.2%	-$5.38
2016	$20.87	+2.1%	$26.14	+2.1%	-$5.26
2015	$20.48	+1.9%	$25.65	+1.9%	-$5.16
2014	$20.06	+2.1%	$25.13	+2.1%	-$5.06
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$25.39		$25.76		-$0.37
2022	$24.45	+3.8%	$24.90	+3.4%	-$0.45
2021	$23.36	+4.7%	$23.56	+5.7%	-$0.20
2020	$22.75	+2.7%	$22.76	+3.5%	$0.00
2019	$22.29	+2.1%	$22.11	+2.9%	$0.18
2018	$21.78	+2.3%	$21.46	+3.0%	$0.32
2017	$21.32	+2.2%	$20.85	+2.9%	$0.47
2016	$20.87	+2.1%	$20.37	+2.4%	$0.51
2015	$20.48	+1.9%	$19.85	+2.6%	$0.63
2014	$20.06	+2.1%	$19.43	+2.2%	$0.64

Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2023

Note: The mid-wage is the median wage. The average wage is the mean wage. The entry-level wage is equal to the average of the lower third of reported wages for the occupation. The wage range consists of the 10th and 90th percentiles; 80% of workers earn between this wage range, 10% earn less while 10% earn more.


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