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How much does a library assistant make in Manhattan?

$32,710a year

Median yearly pay for library assistants in the Manhattan, KS metro area. That is $15.73 an hour or $2,726 a month.

Hourly
$15.73
Vs. national median
-11%
Rank among cities
174 of 266
Jobs in the area
90
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $26,190Median: $32,710Highest 10%: $42,630
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$26,190$12.59
25th$30,380$14.61
Median$32,710$15.73
75th$36,410$17.50
90th$42,630$20.50

Other cities in Kansas

Median yearly pay for library assistants.

Lawrence, KS$40,270
Kansas City, MO$33,760
Wichita, KS$33,220
Topeka, KS$29,430
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Related jobs in Manhattan

Same field, median yearly pay.

Executive Secretary and Executive Administrative Assistant$71,330
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Worker$61,530
Postal Service Mail Carrier$57,700
Eligibility Interviewer$56,620
Production$52,570
Human Resources Assistant$51,820
Information and Record Clerk$51,060
Loan Interviewer and Clerk$47,760
Bookkeeping$45,570
Billing and Posting Clerk$45,290
Salaries for every job in Manhattan, KS

Frequently asked questions

How much does a library assistant make an hour in Manhattan?

The median hourly pay in the Manhattan, KS metro area is $15.73 ($32,710 a year).

Do library assistants make more in Manhattan than the national average?

No: $32,710 against $36,910 nationally, 11% less.

How does Manhattan compare with the rest of Kansas?

The median in Kansas is $31,550, so Manhattan pays 4% more.

Where does Manhattan rank for library assistant pay?

174 of 266 metro areas with data.

How much does a library assistant make starting out in Manhattan?

The lowest-paid 10% make $26,190 or less a year; the top 10% make $42,630 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.