How much does a library assistant make in Lexington?
$34,520a year
Median yearly pay for library assistants in the Lexington-Fayette, KY metro area. That is $16.60 an hour or $2,877 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.60
- Vs. national median
- -6%
- Rank among cities
- 146 of 266
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $28,170Median: $34,520Highest 10%: $44,930
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,170 | $13.54 | |
| 25th | $32,320 | $15.54 | |
| Median | $34,520 | $16.60 | |
| 75th | $35,680 | $17.15 | |
| 90th | $44,930 | $21.60 |
Other cities in Kentucky
Median yearly pay for library assistants.
| Cincinnati, OH | $37,200 |
| Louisville, KY | $34,320 |
| Bowling Green, KY | $33,330 |
| Huntington, WV | $28,980 |
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Salaries for every job in Lexington, KYFrequently asked questions
How much does a library assistant make an hour in Lexington?
The median hourly pay in the Lexington-Fayette, KY metro area is $16.60 ($34,520 a year).
Do library assistants make more in Lexington than the national average?
No: $34,520 against $36,910 nationally, 6% less.
How does Lexington compare with the rest of Kentucky?
The median in Kentucky is $33,690, so Lexington pays 2% more.
Where does Lexington rank for library assistant pay?
146 of 266 metro areas with data.
How much does a library assistant make starting out in Lexington?
The lowest-paid 10% make $28,170 or less a year; the top 10% make $44,930 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.