How much does a library assistant make in Illinois?
$34,680a year
Median yearly pay for library assistants in Illinois. That is $16.67 an hour or $2,890 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.67
- Vs. national median
- -6%
- Rank among states
- 29 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 6,620
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,200Median: $34,680Highest 10%: $44,520
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| 25th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| Median | $34,680 | $16.67 | |
| 75th | $36,750 | $17.67 | |
| 90th | $44,520 | $21.40 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $35,160 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $34,970 |
| 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 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for library assistants.
| 26. Colorado | $36,130 |
| 27. New York | $35,990 |
| 28. New Mexico | $35,250 |
| 29. Illinois | $34,680 |
| 30. North Carolina | $34,550 |
| 31. North Dakota | $34,530 |
| 32. Michigan | $34,510 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a library assistant make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $16.67 ($34,680 a year).
Do library assistants make more in Illinois than the national average?
No: $34,680 against $36,910 nationally, 6% less.
Where does Illinois rank for library assistant pay?
Illinois ranks 29 of 50 states.
Which city in Illinois pays library assistants the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $35,160 a year.
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.