Library Technicians in Mississippi
Is Mississippi a good place for you to work as a Library Technician?
You’re in luck! Jobs for Library Technicians in Mississippi are projected to grow and these jobs tend to pay higher than average.
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Projected employment for Library Technicians in Mississippi is growing faster than average.
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Library Technicians in Mississippi earn lower salaries than the typical U.S. wage earner.
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How Many Library Technicians Work in Mississippi?
There were approximately 620 workers employed as Library Technicians in this state in 2018.
There were 600 Library Technicians employed in this state in 2017.
That’s growth of 20 jobs between 2017 and 2018.
The typical state has 1,200 Library Technicians working in it, which means Mississippi has fewer Library Technicians than average.
Job Projections for Mississippi
Jobs for Library Technicians in this state are growing at a rate of 6.5% which is slower than the nationwide estimated projection of 9.1%.
Mississippi Annual Job Openings
The BLS is projecting 90 annual Library Technicians job openings in Mississippi, and 660 total jobs in the year 2026.
Nationwide, the prediction is 14,400 annual jobs and 108,200 total jobs in 2026.
What do Library Technicians Make in Mississippi?
In 2018 wages for Library Technicians ranged from $17,130 to $36,870 with $23,520 being the median annual salary.
Broken down to an hourly rate, workers in this field made anywhere from $8.23 to $17.72. The median hourly rate was $11.31.
Workers in this field were paid a median of $11.47 an hour in 2017.
The hourly rate declined by $0.16.
The median salary in Mississippi is higher than the nationwide median salary.
Top Mississippi Metros for Library Technicians
The table below shows some of the metros in this state with the most Library Technicians.
| Metro | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | 260 | $25,380 |
| Jackson, MS | 130 | $24,750 |
| Gulfport-Biloxi-Pascagoula, MS | 60 | $26,470 |
Top States for Library Technicians Employment
The table below shows the states where most Library Technicians work.
| State | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| California | 10,180 | $45,060 |
| New York | 8,120 | $30,600 |
| Illinois | 5,270 | $33,920 |
| Ohio | 3,870 | $30,510 |
| Texas | 3,870 | $29,440 |
| Michigan | 3,660 | $29,740 |
| Massachusetts | 3,080 | $45,880 |
| Wisconsin | 2,940 | $25,780 |
| Colorado | 2,820 | $33,500 |
| North Carolina | 2,580 | $34,220 |
| Florida | 2,570 | $33,270 |
| Virginia | 2,510 | $34,220 |
| New Jersey | 2,420 | $35,180 |
| Pennsylvania | 2,340 | $32,830 |
| Washington | 2,090 | $44,350 |
| Indiana | 2,050 | $24,960 |
| Louisiana | 1,870 | $30,940 |
| Maryland | 1,780 | $38,310 |
| Oregon | 1,720 | $37,840 |
| Georgia | 1,490 | $32,110 |
Below are the states where Library Technicians get paid the most:
| State | Annual Median Salary |
|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $48,860 |
| Connecticut | $47,300 |
| Alaska | $46,270 |
| Massachusetts | $45,880 |
| California | $45,060 |
| Minnesota | $44,410 |
| Washington | $44,350 |
| Hawaii | $42,490 |
| Delaware | $42,420 |
| Rhode Island | $42,060 |
References
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Image Credit: By collin under License
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