How much does a library assistant make in Madison?
$46,290a year
Median yearly pay for library assistants in the Madison, WI metro area. That is $22.25 an hour or $3,858 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.25
- Vs. national median
- +25%
- Rank among cities
- 30 of 266
- Jobs in the area
- 230
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,910Median: $46,290Highest 10%: $61,720
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,910 | $16.78 | |
| 25th | $39,050 | $18.77 | |
| Median | $46,290 | $22.25 | |
| 75th | $49,740 | $23.91 | |
| 90th | $61,720 | $29.67 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for library assistants.
| Minneapolis, MN | $48,120 |
| Duluth, MN | $45,650 |
| Oshkosh, WI | $43,950 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $43,450 |
| Eau Claire, WI | $42,170 |
| Janesville, WI | $40,490 |
| Appleton, WI | $38,300 |
| La Crosse, WI | $38,140 |
| Green Bay, WI | $36,970 |
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How much does a library assistant make an hour in Madison?
The median hourly pay in the Madison, WI metro area is $22.25 ($46,290 a year).
Do library assistants make more in Madison than the national average?
Yes: $46,290 against $36,910 nationally, 25% more.
How does Madison compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $39,610, so Madison pays 17% more.
Where does Madison rank for library assistant pay?
30 of 266 metro areas with data.
How much does a library assistant make starting out in Madison?
The lowest-paid 10% make $34,910 or less a year; the top 10% make $61,720 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.