How much does a library assistant make in Boston?
$45,890a year
Median yearly pay for library assistants in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area. That is $22.06 an hour or $3,824 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.06
- Vs. national median
- +24%
- Rank among cities
- 32 of 266
- Jobs in the area
- 2,130
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,130Median: $45,890Highest 10%: $60,610
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,130 | $15.45 | |
| 25th | $35,990 | $17.30 | |
| Median | $45,890 | $22.06 | |
| 75th | $51,310 | $24.67 | |
| 90th | $60,610 | $29.14 |
Other cities in Massachusetts
Median yearly pay for library assistants.
| Springfield, MA | $39,770 |
| Barnstable Town, MA | $39,520 |
| Worcester, MA | $38,740 |
| Pittsfield, MA | $37,860 |
| Amherst Town, MA | $37,590 |
| Providence, RI | $36,670 |
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Salaries for every job in Boston, MAFrequently asked questions
How much does a library assistant make an hour in Boston?
The median hourly pay in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area is $22.06 ($45,890 a year).
Do library assistants make more in Boston than the national average?
Yes: $45,890 against $36,910 nationally, 24% more.
How does Boston compare with the rest of Massachusetts?
The median in Massachusetts is $42,520, so Boston pays 8% more.
Where does Boston rank for library assistant pay?
32 of 266 metro areas with data.
How much does a library assistant make starting out in Boston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $32,130 or less a year; the top 10% make $60,610 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.