How much does a library assistant make in Michigan?
$34,510a year
Median yearly pay for library assistants in Michigan. That is $16.59 an hour or $2,876 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.59
- Vs. national median
- -7%
- Rank among states
- 32 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 3,470
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $27,170Median: $34,510Highest 10%: $44,060
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $27,170 | $13.06 | |
| 25th | $29,300 | $14.09 | |
| Median | $34,510 | $16.59 | |
| 75th | $37,660 | $18.11 | |
| 90th | $44,060 | $21.18 |
Cities in Michigan
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Kalamazoo, MI | $41,260 |
| Midland, MI | $38,720 |
| Battle Creek, MI | $36,910 |
| Ann Arbor, MI | $34,510 |
| Jackson, MI | $34,120 |
| Flint, MI | $32,340 |
| Muskegon, MI | $32,140 |
| Lansing, MI | $31,760 |
| Detroit, MI | $31,460 |
| Grand Rapids, MI | $30,430 |
| Bay City, MI | $30,330 |
| Monroe, MI | $30,130 |
| Niles, MI | $29,930 |
| Traverse City, MI | $29,790 |
| Saginaw, MI | $29,370 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for library assistants.
| 29. Illinois | $34,680 |
| 30. North Carolina | $34,550 |
| 31. North Dakota | $34,530 |
| 32. Michigan | $34,510 |
| 33. South Carolina | $33,980 |
| 34. Idaho | $33,960 |
| 35. Missouri | $33,760 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a library assistant make an hour in Michigan?
The median hourly pay in Michigan is $16.59 ($34,510 a year).
Do library assistants make more in Michigan than the national average?
No: $34,510 against $36,910 nationally, 7% less.
Where does Michigan rank for library assistant pay?
Michigan ranks 32 of 50 states.
Which city in Michigan pays library assistants the most?
Kalamazoo-Portage, MI, with a median of $41,260 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.