How much does a library assistant make in California?
$47,860a year
Median yearly pay for library assistants in California. That is $23.01 an hour or $3,988 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.01
- Vs. national median
- +30%
- Rank among states
- 2 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 11,170
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,920Median: $47,860Highest 10%: $68,810
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,920 | $17.75 | |
| 25th | $39,170 | $18.83 | |
| Median | $47,860 | $23.01 | |
| 75th | $61,600 | $29.62 | |
| 90th | $68,810 | $33.08 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Francisco, CA | $63,000 |
| San Jose, CA | $62,780 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $54,590 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $51,410 |
| San Diego, CA | $50,940 |
| Hanford, CA | $49,000 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $48,890 |
| Riverside, CA | $47,850 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $47,770 |
| Redding, CA | $47,420 |
| Sacramento, CA | $46,980 |
| Visalia, CA | $46,690 |
| Modesto, CA | $46,400 |
| Oxnard, CA | $46,300 |
| Fresno, CA | $46,250 |
| Merced, CA | $45,610 |
| El Centro, CA | $43,470 |
| Salinas, CA | $43,390 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $39,310 |
| Stockton, CA | $39,290 |
| Vallejo, CA | $38,900 |
| Chico, CA | $36,470 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for library assistants.
| 1. District of Columbia | $59,390 |
| 2. California | $47,860 |
| 3. Washington | $47,540 |
| 4. Nevada | $46,620 |
| 5. Maryland | $45,910 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a library assistant make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $23.01 ($47,860 a year).
Do library assistants make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $47,860 against $36,910 nationally, 30% more.
Where does California rank for library assistant pay?
California ranks 2 of 50 states.
Which city in California pays library assistants the most?
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA, with a median of $63,000 a year.
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.