The salary statistics and trend of library technicians in the industry of scientific research and development services are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare library technician salaries in different industries within the professional, scientific, and technical services sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $40,240 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $49,460 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $63,540 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $73,500 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $79,540 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for library technicians in the industry of scientific research and development services. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) library technicians is $79,540. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $63,540. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent library technicians is $40,240.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of library technicians in the industry of Scientific Research and Development Services from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $63,540 | 6.94% | 30.00% |
| 2016 | $59,130 | 4.36% | - |
| 2015 | $56,550 | 1.41% | - |
| 2014 | $55,750 | 4.45% | - |
| 2013 | $53,270 | 16.50% | - |
| 2012 | $44,480 | - | - |
The average salaries of library technicians in seven industries within the professional, scientific, and technical services sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of library technicians in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
| Industry | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences | |
| Scientific Research and Development Services | |
| Legal Services | |
| Engineering Services | |
| Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services | |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | |
| Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services | |