How much does a library assistant make in Chicago?
$35,160a year
Median yearly pay for library assistants in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area. That is $16.90 an hour or $2,930 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.90
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among cities
- 133 of 266
- Jobs in the area
- 4,420
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,200Median: $35,160Highest 10%: $46,490
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| 25th | $31,600 | $15.19 | |
| Median | $35,160 | $16.90 | |
| 75th | $38,360 | $18.44 | |
| 90th | $46,490 | $22.35 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for library assistants.
| Decatur, IL | $34,280 |
| St. Louis, MO | $33,900 |
| Springfield, IL | $33,620 |
| Peoria, IL | $33,530 |
| Champaign, IL | $33,510 |
| Kankakee, IL | $33,290 |
| Davenport, IA | $33,120 |
| Rockford, IL | $32,420 |
| Bloomington, IL | $31,200 |
Related jobs in Chicago
Same field, median yearly pay.
Salaries for every job in Chicago, ILFrequently asked questions
How much does a library assistant make an hour in Chicago?
The median hourly pay in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area is $16.90 ($35,160 a year).
Do library assistants make more in Chicago than the national average?
No: $35,160 against $36,910 nationally, 5% less.
How does Chicago compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $34,680, so Chicago pays 1% more.
Where does Chicago rank for library assistant pay?
133 of 266 metro areas with data.
How much does a library assistant make starting out in Chicago?
The lowest-paid 10% make $31,200 or less a year; the top 10% make $46,490 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.