How much does a library assistant make in Lafayette?
$32,060a year
Median yearly pay for library assistants in the Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN metro area. That is $15.41 an hour or $2,672 a month.
- Hourly
- $15.41
- Vs. national median
- -13%
- Rank among cities
- 185 of 266
- Jobs in the area
- 70
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $20,130Median: $32,060Highest 10%: $65,780
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $20,130 | $9.68 | |
| 25th | $23,000 | $11.06 | |
| Median | $32,060 | $15.41 | |
| 75th | $35,510 | $17.07 | |
| 90th | $65,780 | $31.63 |
Other cities in Indiana
Median yearly pay for library assistants.
| Cincinnati, OH | $37,200 |
| Chicago, IL | $35,160 |
| Louisville, KY | $34,320 |
| Elkhart, IN | $31,950 |
| Fort Wayne, IN | $31,000 |
| Bloomington, IN | $30,060 |
| Kokomo, IN | $29,640 |
| Terre Haute, IN | $28,240 |
| Indianapolis, IN | $25,890 |
| Evansville, IN | $24,160 |
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Salaries for every job in Lafayette, INFrequently asked questions
How much does a library assistant make an hour in Lafayette?
The median hourly pay in the Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN metro area is $15.41 ($32,060 a year).
Do library assistants make more in Lafayette than the national average?
No: $32,060 against $36,910 nationally, 13% less.
How does Lafayette compare with the rest of Indiana?
The median in Indiana is $28,900, so Lafayette pays 11% more.
Where does Lafayette rank for library assistant pay?
185 of 266 metro areas with data.
How much does a library assistant make starting out in Lafayette?
The lowest-paid 10% make $20,130 or less a year; the top 10% make $65,780 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.