How much does a library assistant make in Atlanta?

$38,640a year

Median yearly pay for library assistants in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area. That is $18.58 an hour or $3,220 a month.

Hourly: $18.58
Vs. national median: +5%
Rank among cities: 78 of 266
Jobs in the area: 400

Pay range

Lowest 10%: $29,860Median: $38,640Highest 10%: $49,640

Percentile	Yearly	Hourly
10th	$29,860	$14.36
25th	$34,550	$16.61
Median	$38,640	$18.58
75th	$46,570	$22.39
90th	$49,640	$23.87

Other cities in Georgia

Median yearly pay for library assistants.

Chattanooga, TN	$41,860
Augusta, GA	$30,010

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Related jobs in Atlanta

Same field, median yearly pay.

Executive Secretary and Executive Administrative Assistant	$72,090
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Worker	$69,990
Postal Service Clerk	$63,650
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk	$62,710
Brokerage Clerk	$61,680
Legal Secretary and Administrative Assistant	$60,100
Postal Service Mail Carrier	$59,400
Cargo and Freight Agent	$58,750
Production	$58,310
Financial Clerk	$56,130

Salaries for every job in Atlanta, GA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a library assistant make an hour in Atlanta?

The median hourly pay in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area is $18.58 ($38,640 a year).

Do library assistants make more in Atlanta than the national average?

Yes: $38,640 against $36,910 nationally, 5% more.

How does Atlanta compare with the rest of Georgia?

The median in Georgia is $36,410, so Atlanta pays 6% more.

Where does Atlanta rank for library assistant pay?

78 of 266 metro areas with data.

How much does a library assistant make starting out in Atlanta?

The lowest-paid 10% make $29,860 or less a year; the top 10% make $49,640 or more.

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.