Library Technician pay range
State of North Carolina · class code 32000735
- Class code
- 32000735
- Pay group
- NC04
- Pay unit
- Year
- State
- North Carolina
- The State of North Carolina published pay range for Library Technician is $32,287 to $56,502 per year.
- North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) keys this classification as class code 32000735.
- This is the range the plan authorises, not the salary of any individual employee.
Class specification
The OSHR class specification for this class is published by North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR). The passages below are quoted from it as published, not paraphrased, and cut to their opening sentences; the full specification is the authority on duties and qualifications. It was last revised 06/2018.
What the state says the job is
Positions perform of a variety of duties in the field of information science and knowledge management, typically provided in a library setting. Library functions include but are not limited to circulation, interlibrary loan, cataloging, shelving, patron assistance (including basic reference and reader advisory services), collection development, acquisitions, digitization, and preservation. Positions require the application of standards, policies, and procedures. Positions communicate effectively with a wide variety of patrons and staff including state employees, staff, researchers, vendors, staff in other libraries worldwide, and the general public.
Knowledge, skills and abilities
Working knowledge of library policies, procedures, and operations. Working knowledge of applicable functional areas in relation to overall operation of library. Working knowledge and understanding of the principles of library and information science. Ability to use and demonstrate understanding of library applications (internal and external) in a networked environment to record and retrieve information. Ability to prepare and communicate routine information about assigned functional area. Ability to listen and respond appropriately to non-routine inquiries about services offered, supplementary resources, or other relevant information. Ability to develop basic instructional materials/finding ...
Minimum qualifications
High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and two years of experience in library services, office support, or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience. <h2
Quoted from the OSHR class specification, read 2026-10-21.
Where this comes from
North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) publishes this figure in OSHR salary schedules, joined to Class Specifications. Every number on this page is read from that document; nothing is estimated, modelled or averaged.
Job titles and their salary grades come from the Class Specifications, joined to the salary schedule.
Nearby classes in North Carolina
Library Technician in other states
| State | Minimum | Maximum | Per year at full time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $30,542 | $55,133 | $30,542 to $55,133 |
| Arizona | $12.26 | $21.19 | $25,510 to $44,070 |
| Delaware | $31,146 | $46,720 | $31,146 to $46,720 |
| Minnesota | $45,372 | $63,058 | $45,372 to $63,058 |
| New Jersey | $58,222 | $84,763 | $58,222 to $84,763 |
| New Mexico | $17.00 | $25.49 | $35,360 to $53,019 |
| Pennsylvania | $46,827 | $70,592 | $46,827 to $70,592 |
Each state publishes its own range for a classification with this exact title. Duties, grade structures and bargaining units differ between states, so read each class page before comparing.