How much does a library assistant make in Memphis?
$34,270a year
Median yearly pay for library assistants in the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area. That is $16.48 an hour or $2,856 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.48
- Vs. national median
- -7%
- Rank among cities
- 152 of 266
- Jobs in the area
- 130
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $25,690Median: $34,270Highest 10%: $40,750
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $25,690 | $12.35 | |
| 25th | $28,800 | $13.85 | |
| Median | $34,270 | $16.48 | |
| 75th | $36,590 | $17.59 | |
| 90th | $40,750 | $19.59 |
Other cities in Tennessee
Median yearly pay for library assistants.
| Chattanooga, TN | $41,860 |
| Nashville, TN | $41,210 |
| Knoxville, TN | $35,890 |
| Kingsport, TN | $32,320 |
| Cleveland, TN | $21,700 |
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Salaries for every job in Memphis, TNFrequently asked questions
How much does a library assistant make an hour in Memphis?
The median hourly pay in the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area is $16.48 ($34,270 a year).
Do library assistants make more in Memphis than the national average?
No: $34,270 against $36,910 nationally, 7% less.
How does Memphis compare with the rest of Tennessee?
The median in Tennessee is $37,410, so Memphis pays 8% less.
Where does Memphis rank for library assistant pay?
152 of 266 metro areas with data.
How much does a library assistant make starting out in Memphis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $25,690 or less a year; the top 10% make $40,750 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.