How much does a library assistant make in Baltimore?
$41,070a year
Median yearly pay for library assistants in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro area. That is $19.75 an hour or $3,423 a month.
- Hourly
- $19.75
- Vs. national median
- +11%
- Rank among cities
- 49 of 266
- Jobs in the area
- 250
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,130Median: $41,070Highest 10%: $53,440
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,130 | $15.45 | |
| 25th | $38,100 | $18.32 | |
| Median | $41,070 | $19.75 | |
| 75th | $49,830 | $23.96 | |
| 90th | $53,440 | $25.69 |
Other cities in Maryland
Median yearly pay for library assistants.
| Washington, DC | $46,820 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $37,350 |
| Hagerstown, MD | $36,010 |
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Salaries for every job in Baltimore, MDFrequently asked questions
How much does a library assistant make an hour in Baltimore?
The median hourly pay in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro area is $19.75 ($41,070 a year).
Do library assistants make more in Baltimore than the national average?
Yes: $41,070 against $36,910 nationally, 11% more.
How does Baltimore compare with the rest of Maryland?
The median in Maryland is $45,910, so Baltimore pays 11% less.
Where does Baltimore rank for library assistant pay?
49 of 266 metro areas with data.
How much does a library assistant make starting out in Baltimore?
The lowest-paid 10% make $32,130 or less a year; the top 10% make $53,440 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.