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How much does a library assistant make in Chattanooga?

$41,860a year

Median yearly pay for library assistants in the Chattanooga, TN-GA metro area. That is $20.13 an hour or $3,488 a month.

Hourly
$20.13
Vs. national median
+13%
Rank among cities
45 of 266
Jobs in the area
60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $25,880Median: $41,860Highest 10%: $58,240
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$25,880$12.44
25th$30,200$14.52
Median$41,860$20.13
75th$48,820$23.47
90th$58,240$28.00

Other cities in Tennessee

Median yearly pay for library assistants.

Nashville, TN$41,210
Knoxville, TN$35,890
Memphis, TN$34,270
Kingsport, TN$32,320
Cleveland, TN$21,700
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Related jobs in Chattanooga

Same field, median yearly pay.

Executive Secretary and Executive Administrative Assistant$64,680
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Worker$64,150
Postal Service Clerk$63,650
Postal Service Mail Sorter$58,390
Postal Service Mail Carrier$55,930
Production$52,740
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk$51,870
Correspondence Clerk$51,480
Court$49,920
Cargo and Freight Agent$49,460
Salaries for every job in Chattanooga, TN

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Chattanooga, TN-GA metro area is $20.13 ($41,860 a year).

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

Yes: $41,860 against $36,910 nationally, 13% more.

How does Chattanooga compare with the rest of Tennessee?

The median in Tennessee is $37,410, so Chattanooga pays 12% more.

Where does Chattanooga rank for library assistant pay?

45 of 266 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $25,880 or less a year; the top 10% make $58,240 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.