How much does a library assistant make in Columbus?
$36,290a year
Median yearly pay for library assistants in the Columbus, OH metro area. That is $17.45 an hour or $3,024 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.45
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among cities
- 118 of 266
- Jobs in the area
- 700
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $24,650Median: $36,290Highest 10%: $45,660
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $24,650 | $11.85 | |
| 25th | $28,380 | $13.64 | |
| Median | $36,290 | $17.45 | |
| 75th | $37,770 | $18.16 | |
| 90th | $45,660 | $21.95 |
Other cities in Ohio
Median yearly pay for library assistants.
| Cincinnati, OH | $37,200 |
| Toledo, OH | $36,360 |
| Cleveland, OH | $34,610 |
| Springfield, OH | $33,740 |
| Mansfield, OH | $30,880 |
| Dayton, OH | $30,220 |
| Akron, OH | $29,530 |
| Huntington, WV | $28,980 |
| Youngstown, OH | $28,340 |
| Wheeling, WV | $27,940 |
| Canton, OH | $26,610 |
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Salaries for every job in Columbus, OHFrequently asked questions
How much does a library assistant make an hour in Columbus?
The median hourly pay in the Columbus, OH metro area is $17.45 ($36,290 a year).
Do library assistants make more in Columbus than the national average?
No: $36,290 against $36,910 nationally, 2% less.
How does Columbus compare with the rest of Ohio?
The median in Ohio is $33,480, so Columbus pays 8% more.
Where does Columbus rank for library assistant pay?
118 of 266 metro areas with data.
How much does a library assistant make starting out in Columbus?
The lowest-paid 10% make $24,650 or less a year; the top 10% make $45,660 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.