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How much does a library assistant make in Charleston?

$30,810a year

Median yearly pay for library assistants in the Charleston, WV metro area. That is $14.81 an hour or $2,568 a month.

Hourly
$14.81
Vs. national median
-17%
Rank among cities
199 of 266
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,800Median: $30,810Highest 10%: $38,690
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$30,800$14.81
25th$30,800$14.81
Median$30,810$14.81
75th$35,650$17.14
90th$38,690$18.60

Other cities in West Virginia

Median yearly pay for library assistants.

Washington, DC$46,820
Hagerstown, MD$36,010
Winchester, VA$29,830
Huntington, WV$28,980
Wheeling, WV$27,940
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Related jobs in Charleston

Same field, median yearly pay.

Production$63,740
Executive Secretary and Executive Administrative Assistant$62,270
Postal Service Mail Carrier$62,070
Postal Service Mail Sorter$59,490
Postal Service Clerk$58,470
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Worker$57,670
Information and Record Clerk$55,430
Procurement Clerk$50,260
Legal Secretary and Administrative Assistant$49,130
Dispatcher$46,100
Salaries for every job in Charleston, WV

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Charleston, WV metro area is $14.81 ($30,810 a year).

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

No: $30,810 against $36,910 nationally, 17% less.

How does Charleston compare with the rest of West Virginia?

The median in West Virginia is $30,800, so Charleston pays 0% more.

Where does Charleston rank for library assistant pay?

199 of 266 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $30,800 or less a year; the top 10% make $38,690 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.