How much does a library assistant make in Louisville?
$34,320a year
Median yearly pay for library assistants in the Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN metro area. That is $16.50 an hour or $2,860 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.50
- Vs. national median
- -7%
- Rank among cities
- 149 of 266
- Jobs in the area
- 350
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $27,550Median: $34,320Highest 10%: $44,960
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $27,550 | $13.25 | |
| 25th | $29,530 | $14.20 | |
| Median | $34,320 | $16.50 | |
| 75th | $36,890 | $17.74 | |
| 90th | $44,960 | $21.62 |
Other cities in Kentucky
Median yearly pay for library assistants.
| Cincinnati, OH | $37,200 |
| Lexington, KY | $34,520 |
| Bowling Green, KY | $33,330 |
| Huntington, WV | $28,980 |
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How much does a library assistant make an hour in Louisville?
The median hourly pay in the Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN metro area is $16.50 ($34,320 a year).
Do library assistants make more in Louisville than the national average?
No: $34,320 against $36,910 nationally, 7% less.
How does Louisville compare with the rest of Kentucky?
The median in Kentucky is $33,690, so Louisville pays 2% more.
Where does Louisville rank for library assistant pay?
149 of 266 metro areas with data.
How much does a library assistant make starting out in Louisville?
The lowest-paid 10% make $27,550 or less a year; the top 10% make $44,960 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.