How much does a library assistant make in Kansas?
$31,550a year
Median yearly pay for library assistants in Kansas. That is $15.17 an hour or $2,629 a month.
- Hourly
- $15.17
- Vs. national median
- -15%
- Rank among states
- 39 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 1,380
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $20,800Median: $31,550Highest 10%: $41,180
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $20,800 | $10.00 | |
| 25th | $25,880 | $12.44 | |
| Median | $31,550 | $15.17 | |
| 75th | $36,470 | $17.53 | |
| 90th | $41,180 | $19.80 |
Cities in Kansas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Lawrence, KS | $40,270 |
| Kansas City, MO | $33,760 |
| Wichita, KS | $33,220 |
| Manhattan, KS | $32,710 |
| Topeka, KS | $29,430 |
| Joplin, MO | $28,600 |
| St. Joseph, MO | $28,600 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for library assistants.
| 36. Kentucky | $33,690 |
| 37. Ohio | $33,480 |
| 38. Utah | $32,690 |
| 39. Kansas | $31,550 |
| 40. Texas | $31,200 |
| 41. Arkansas | $31,100 |
| 42. West Virginia | $30,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a library assistant make an hour in Kansas?
The median hourly pay in Kansas is $15.17 ($31,550 a year).
Do library assistants make more in Kansas than the national average?
No: $31,550 against $36,910 nationally, 15% less.
Where does Kansas rank for library assistant pay?
Kansas ranks 39 of 50 states.
Which city in Kansas pays library assistants the most?
Lawrence, KS, with a median of $40,270 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.