Library Technicians vs. Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary: Who Earns More?
Library Technicians out-earn Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary by $8K a year at the national median, per BLS OEWS May 2025. Library Technicians land at $44,580 and Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary at $36,780. The education gap is real: library technician programs typically require bachelor's degree, while teaching assistants, except postsecondary programs require bachelor's degree. Top-paying state for Library Technicians is Washington ($62,570); for Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary it's Washington ($49,120).
Pay by state
States where both occupations have BLS data, sorted by Library Technicians median pay.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025. Highlighted value is higher in each row.
Common questions
Who earns more, Library Technicians or Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary?
Library Technicians earn more nationally. The median is $44,580 for Library Technicians versus $36,780 for Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary, a difference of $8K. Per BLS OEWS May 2025.
Which has better job growth, Library Technicians or Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary?
Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary has the better 10-year outlook at -1.5% projected growth, compared to -6.8% for the other field. Both are from BLS Employment Projections.
Which requires more education, Library Technicians or Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary?
Library Technicians typically requires bachelor's degree. Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary requires bachelor's degree. Education requirements vary by employer and state licensing board.
Where do Library Technicians get paid the most?
Washington is the top-paying state for Library Technicians at $62,570/year, per BLS OEWS May 2025. Major metro areas within that state typically pay even more than the state average.
How does Library Technicians vs. Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary pay differ by state?
The gap varies significantly by state. In Washington, Library Technicians earn $62,570 vs. $49,120 for Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary. See the state comparison table on this page for the full picture.