How much does a library assistant make in Kentucky?
$33,690a year
Median yearly pay for library assistants in Kentucky. That is $16.20 an hour or $2,808 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.20
- Vs. national median
- -9%
- Rank among states
- 36 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 1,050
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $25,720Median: $33,690Highest 10%: $43,630
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $25,720 | $12.37 | |
| 25th | $28,790 | $13.84 | |
| Median | $33,690 | $16.20 | |
| 75th | $35,750 | $17.19 | |
| 90th | $43,630 | $20.98 |
Cities in Kentucky
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Cincinnati, OH | $37,200 |
| Clarksville, TN | $36,260 |
| Lexington, KY | $34,520 |
| Louisville, KY | $34,320 |
| Owensboro, KY | $33,790 |
| Bowling Green, KY | $33,330 |
| Huntington, WV | $28,980 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for library assistants.
| 33. South Carolina | $33,980 |
| 34. Idaho | $33,960 |
| 35. Missouri | $33,760 |
| 36. Kentucky | $33,690 |
| 37. Ohio | $33,480 |
| 38. Utah | $32,690 |
| 39. Kansas | $31,550 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a library assistant make an hour in Kentucky?
The median hourly pay in Kentucky is $16.20 ($33,690 a year).
Do library assistants make more in Kentucky than the national average?
No: $33,690 against $36,910 nationally, 9% less.
Where does Kentucky rank for library assistant pay?
Kentucky ranks 36 of 50 states.
Which city in Kentucky pays library assistants the most?
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN, with a median of $37,200 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.