How much does a library assistant make in Houston?
$29,210a year
Median yearly pay for library assistants in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $14.04 an hour or $2,434 a month.
- Hourly
- $14.04
- Vs. national median
- -21%
- Rank among cities
- 222 of 266
- Jobs in the area
- 180
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $21,900Median: $29,210Highest 10%: $38,320
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $21,900 | $10.53 | |
| 25th | $23,180 | $11.14 | |
| Median | $29,210 | $14.04 | |
| 75th | $37,240 | $17.90 | |
| 90th | $38,320 | $18.42 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for library assistants.
| Austin, TX | $39,330 |
| San Antonio, TX | $36,510 |
| Dallas, TX | $34,590 |
| McAllen, TX | $30,620 |
| Beaumont, TX | $30,140 |
| El Paso, TX | $28,350 |
| Brownsville, TX | $24,790 |
| Lubbock, TX | $20,700 |
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Salaries for every job in Houston, TXFrequently asked questions
How much does a library assistant make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $14.04 ($29,210 a year).
Do library assistants make more in Houston than the national average?
No: $29,210 against $36,910 nationally, 21% less.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $31,200, so Houston pays 6% less.
Where does Houston rank for library assistant pay?
222 of 266 metro areas with data.
How much does a library assistant make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $21,900 or less a year; the top 10% make $38,320 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.