How much does a library assistant make in Mississippi?
$28,110a year
Median yearly pay for library assistants in Mississippi. That is $13.51 an hour or $2,343 a month.
- Hourly
- $13.51
- Vs. national median
- -24%
- Rank among states
- 48 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 440
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $18,120Median: $28,110Highest 10%: $36,920
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $18,120 | $8.71 | |
| 25th | $22,520 | $10.83 | |
| Median | $28,110 | $13.51 | |
| 75th | $30,930 | $14.87 | |
| 90th | $36,920 | $17.75 |
Cities in Mississippi
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Memphis, TN | $34,270 |
| Gulfport, MS | $28,180 |
| Jackson, MS | $28,110 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for library assistants.
| 45. Louisiana | $29,620 |
| 46. Iowa | $29,480 |
| 47. Indiana | $28,900 |
| 48. Mississippi | $28,110 |
| 49. Nebraska | $28,080 |
| 50. Alabama | $27,530 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a library assistant make an hour in Mississippi?
The median hourly pay in Mississippi is $13.51 ($28,110 a year).
Do library assistants make more in Mississippi than the national average?
No: $28,110 against $36,910 nationally, 24% less.
Where does Mississippi rank for library assistant pay?
Mississippi ranks 48 of 50 states.
Which city in Mississippi pays library assistants the most?
Memphis, TN-MS-AR, with a median of $34,270 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.