Library Technicians in Virginia
Considering a career as a Library Technician in Virginia?
You’re in luck! Jobs for Library Technicians in Virginia are projected to grow and these jobs tend to pay higher than average.
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Projected employment for Library Technicians in Virginia is growing faster than average.
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Library Technicians in Virginia earn lower salaries than the typical U.S. wage earner.
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How Many Library Technicians Work in Virginia?
In Virginia, there were 2,510 people working as Library Technicians in the year 2018.
There were 2,350 Library Technicians employed in this state in 2017.
That’s growth of 160 jobs between 2017 and 2018.
The typical state has 1,200 Library Technicians working in it, which means Virginia has more Library Technicians than average.
Job Projections for Virginia
Jobs for Library Technicians in this state are growing at a rate of 10.9% which is faster than the nationwide estimated projection of 9.1%.
Virginia Annual Job Openings
The BLS estimates 340 annual job openings, and a total of 2,540 jobs for Virginia Library Technicians in 2026.
Nationwide, the prediction is 14,400 annual jobs and 108,200 total jobs in 2026.
What do Library Technicians Make in Virginia?
In 2018 wages for Library Technicians ranged from $20,390 to $55,410 with $34,220 being the median annual salary.
Broken down to an hourly rate, workers in this field made anywhere from $9.8 to $26.64. The median hourly rate was $16.45.
Workers in this field were paid a median of $15.9 an hour in 2017.
The hourly rate grew by $0.55.
The median salary in Virginia is higher than the nationwide median salary.
Top Virginia 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | 2,100 | $43,450 |
| Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC | 520 | $34,700 |
| Richmond, VA | 300 | $30,800 |
| Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA | 130 | $24,830 |
| Roanoke, VA | 120 | $33,850 |
| Lynchburg, VA | 100 | $30,650 |
| Charlottesville, VA | 100 | $39,990 |
| Kingsport-Bristol-Bristol, TN-VA | 40 | $28,860 |
Top States for Library Technicians Employment
View the list below to see 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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