How much does a library assistant make in Louisiana?
$29,620a year
Median yearly pay for library assistants in Louisiana. That is $14.24 an hour or $2,468 a month.
- Hourly
- $14.24
- Vs. national median
- -20%
- Rank among states
- 45 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 720
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $19,680Median: $29,620Highest 10%: $45,070
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $19,680 | $9.46 | |
| 25th | $22,330 | $10.74 | |
| Median | $29,620 | $14.24 | |
| 75th | $36,930 | $17.75 | |
| 90th | $45,070 | $21.67 |
Cities in Louisiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New Orleans, LA | $34,720 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $34,130 |
| Monroe, LA | $21,850 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for library assistants.
| 42. West Virginia | $30,800 |
| 43. Pennsylvania | $30,690 |
| 44. Oklahoma | $29,640 |
| 45. Louisiana | $29,620 |
| 46. Iowa | $29,480 |
| 47. Indiana | $28,900 |
| 48. Mississippi | $28,110 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a library assistant make an hour in Louisiana?
The median hourly pay in Louisiana is $14.24 ($29,620 a year).
Do library assistants make more in Louisiana than the national average?
No: $29,620 against $36,910 nationally, 20% less.
Where does Louisiana rank for library assistant pay?
Louisiana ranks 45 of 50 states.
Which city in Louisiana pays library assistants the most?
New Orleans-Metairie, LA, with a median of $34,720 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.