How much does a library assistant make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $17.75 an hour or $3,076 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.75
- Average (mean)
- $39,370
- Jobs
- 85,520
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $27,730 | $13.33 | |
| 25th | $31,820 | $15.30 | |
| Median | $36,910 | $17.75 | |
| 75th | $45,620 | $21.93 | |
| 90th | $55,310 | $26.59 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| District of Columbia | $59,390 |
| California | $47,860 |
| Washington | $47,540 |
| Nevada | $46,620 |
| Maryland | $45,910 |
| Alaska | $44,800 |
| Massachusetts | $42,520 |
| Oregon | $42,270 |
| Minnesota | $39,970 |
| New Jersey | $39,780 |
| Wisconsin | $39,610 |
| Connecticut | $39,100 |
| Montana | $39,070 |
| Arizona | $38,110 |
| Wyoming | $38,040 |
| Virginia | $38,020 |
| Maine | $37,890 |
| Florida | $37,880 |
| Tennessee | $37,410 |
| New Hampshire | $37,400 |
| Hawaii | $37,110 |
| Delaware | $37,090 |
| Rhode Island | $36,610 |
| Vermont | $36,430 |
| Georgia | $36,410 |
| Colorado | $36,130 |
| New York | $35,990 |
| New Mexico | $35,250 |
| Illinois | $34,680 |
| North Carolina | $34,550 |
| North Dakota | $34,530 |
| Michigan | $34,510 |
| South Carolina | $33,980 |
| Idaho | $33,960 |
| Missouri | $33,760 |
| Kentucky | $33,690 |
| Ohio | $33,480 |
| Utah | $32,690 |
| Kansas | $31,550 |
| Texas | $31,200 |
| Arkansas | $31,100 |
| West Virginia | $30,800 |
| Pennsylvania | $30,690 |
| Oklahoma | $29,640 |
| Louisiana | $29,620 |
| Iowa | $29,480 |
| Indiana | $28,900 |
| Mississippi | $28,110 |
| Nebraska | $28,080 |
| Alabama | $27,530 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Francisco, CA | $63,000 |
| San Jose, CA | $62,780 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $54,590 |
| Kennewick, WA | $51,460 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $51,410 |
| San Diego, CA | $50,940 |
| Seattle, WA | $50,560 |
| Wenatchee, WA | $50,180 |
| Anchorage, AK | $50,000 |
| Hanford, CA | $49,000 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $48,890 |
| Portland, OR | $48,470 |
| Bremerton, WA | $48,220 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $48,120 |
| Riverside, CA | $47,850 |
In other countries
Library Assistant belongs to the international group "Library clerks".
Compare pay in 140 countriesSimilar jobs
- Interviewer$45,920
- Loan Interviewer and Clerk$50,020
- New Accounts Clerk$47,670
- Order Clerk$46,170
- Human Resources Assistant$50,610
- Receptionist and Information Clerk$38,010
- Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agent and Travel Clerk$44,390
- Information and Record Clerk$49,500
Frequently asked questions
How much does a library assistant make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $17.75 ($36,910 a year).
How much does a library assistant make a month?
About $3,076 a month before tax, based on a median of $36,910 a year.
How much does a library assistant make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $27,730 or less a year ($13.33 an hour); the top 10% make $55,310 or more.
Which state pays library assistants the most?
District of Columbia, with a median of $59,390 a year, followed by California ($47,860) and Washington ($47,540).
Which city pays library assistants the most?
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA, with a median of $63,000 a year.
How many library assistants are there in the United States?
About 85,520 people work as library assistants.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.