How much does a library assistant make in Birmingham?
$31,040a year
Median yearly pay for library assistants in the Birmingham, AL metro area. That is $14.92 an hour or $2,587 a month.
- Hourly
- $14.92
- Vs. national median
- -16%
- Rank among cities
- 196 of 266
- Jobs in the area
- 240
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $24,210Median: $31,040Highest 10%: $46,410
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $24,210 | $11.64 | |
| 25th | $27,530 | $13.24 | |
| Median | $31,040 | $14.92 | |
| 75th | $38,030 | $18.28 | |
| 90th | $46,410 | $22.31 |
Other cities in Alabama
Median yearly pay for library assistants.
| Florence, AL | $30,100 |
| Montgomery, AL | $24,410 |
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Salaries for every job in Birmingham, ALFrequently asked questions
How much does a library assistant make an hour in Birmingham?
The median hourly pay in the Birmingham, AL metro area is $14.92 ($31,040 a year).
Do library assistants make more in Birmingham than the national average?
No: $31,040 against $36,910 nationally, 16% less.
How does Birmingham compare with the rest of Alabama?
The median in Alabama is $27,530, so Birmingham pays 13% more.
Where does Birmingham rank for library assistant pay?
196 of 266 metro areas with data.
How much does a library assistant make starting out in Birmingham?
The lowest-paid 10% make $24,210 or less a year; the top 10% make $46,410 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.