How much does a library assistant make in Milwaukee?
$43,450a year
Median yearly pay for library assistants in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area. That is $20.89 an hour or $3,621 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.89
- Vs. national median
- +18%
- Rank among cities
- 42 of 266
- Jobs in the area
- 360
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,300Median: $43,450Highest 10%: $55,590
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,300 | $15.05 | |
| 25th | $36,330 | $17.47 | |
| Median | $43,450 | $20.89 | |
| 75th | $45,390 | $21.82 | |
| 90th | $55,590 | $26.73 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for library assistants.
| Minneapolis, MN | $48,120 |
| Madison, WI | $46,290 |
| Duluth, MN | $45,650 |
| Oshkosh, WI | $43,950 |
| 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 Milwaukee?
The median hourly pay in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area is $20.89 ($43,450 a year).
Do library assistants make more in Milwaukee than the national average?
Yes: $43,450 against $36,910 nationally, 18% more.
How does Milwaukee compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $39,610, so Milwaukee pays 10% more.
Where does Milwaukee rank for library assistant pay?
42 of 266 metro areas with data.
How much does a library assistant make starting out in Milwaukee?
The lowest-paid 10% make $31,300 or less a year; the top 10% make $55,590 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.