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Library Technicians
AUTOMATION RISK
75%
risk level
POLLING
There hasn't been enough votes on this occupation yet
WAGES
$36,970
or $17.77 hourly
What is the risk of automation?
Qualities required for this occupation:
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Social Perceptiveness (50)
Assisting and Caring for Others (49)
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions (11)
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What have our users voted the risk to be?
This occupation has been voted '71%' by our users to be fully automated within the next two decades.
Our visitors have voted that it's quite likely this occupation will be replaced by robots/AI. This is further validated by the automation risk level we have generated, which suggests a 75% chance of automation.
How likely do you think this occupation will be taken over by robots/AI within the next 20 years?
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How quickly is this occupation growing?
The number of 'Library Technicians' job openings is expected to decline by -4.2% by 2031
'Library Technicians' is expected to be a very slow growing occupation in comparison to other occupations.
* Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics for the period between 2021 and 2031.
Updated projections are due Sep 2023.
What are the median wages for 'Library Technicians' in the United States?
In 2021 the median annual wage for 'Library Technicians' was $36,970, or $17.77 hourly
'Library Technicians' are paid 19.2% lower than the national median wage, which stands at $45,760
* Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
How many people are employed as library technicians?
As of 2021 there were 73,000 people employed as Library Technicians within the United States.
This represents around 0.05% of the employed workforce across the country.
Put another way, around 1 in 1 thousand people are employed as Library Technicians.
Job description
Assist librarians by helping readers in the use of library catalogs, databases, and indexes to locate books and other materials; and by answering questions that require only brief consultation of standard reference. Compile records; sort and shelve books or other media; remove or repair damaged books or other media; register patrons; and check materials in and out of the circulation process. Replace materials in shelving area (stacks) or files. Includes bookmobile drivers who assist with providing services in mobile libraries.
SOC Code: 25-4031.00
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