How much does a library assistant make in Iowa?
$29,480a year
Median yearly pay for library assistants in Iowa. That is $14.17 an hour or $2,457 a month.
- Hourly
- $14.17
- Vs. national median
- -20%
- Rank among states
- 46 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 1,700
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $21,950Median: $29,480Highest 10%: $45,310
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $21,950 | $10.55 | |
| 25th | $26,400 | $12.69 | |
| Median | $29,480 | $14.17 | |
| 75th | $34,790 | $16.73 | |
| 90th | $45,310 | $21.78 |
Cities in Iowa
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Dubuque, IA | $34,590 |
| Iowa City, IA | $33,690 |
| Davenport, IA | $33,120 |
| Des Moines, IA | $30,750 |
| Ames, IA | $30,070 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $28,140 |
| Omaha, NE | $28,080 |
| Waterloo, IA | $26,790 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for library assistants.
| 43. Pennsylvania | $30,690 |
| 44. Oklahoma | $29,640 |
| 45. Louisiana | $29,620 |
| 46. Iowa | $29,480 |
| 47. Indiana | $28,900 |
| 48. Mississippi | $28,110 |
| 49. Nebraska | $28,080 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a library assistant make an hour in Iowa?
The median hourly pay in Iowa is $14.17 ($29,480 a year).
Do library assistants make more in Iowa than the national average?
No: $29,480 against $36,910 nationally, 20% less.
Where does Iowa rank for library assistant pay?
Iowa ranks 46 of 50 states.
Which city in Iowa pays library assistants the most?
Dubuque, IA, with a median of $34,590 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.