How much does a library assistant make in Missouri?
$33,760a year
Median yearly pay for library assistants in Missouri. That is $16.23 an hour or $2,813 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.23
- Vs. national median
- -9%
- Rank among states
- 35 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 1,610
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $28,600Median: $33,760Highest 10%: $40,780
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,600 | $13.75 | |
| 25th | $29,550 | $14.21 | |
| Median | $33,760 | $16.23 | |
| 75th | $35,600 | $17.12 | |
| 90th | $40,780 | $19.61 |
Cities in Missouri
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $34,970 |
| St. Louis, MO | $33,900 |
| Kansas City, MO | $33,760 |
| Joplin, MO | $28,600 |
| St. Joseph, MO | $28,600 |
| Springfield, MO | $28,600 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for library assistants.
| 32. Michigan | $34,510 |
| 33. South Carolina | $33,980 |
| 34. Idaho | $33,960 |
| 35. Missouri | $33,760 |
| 36. Kentucky | $33,690 |
| 37. Ohio | $33,480 |
| 38. Utah | $32,690 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a library assistant make an hour in Missouri?
The median hourly pay in Missouri is $16.23 ($33,760 a year).
Do library assistants make more in Missouri than the national average?
No: $33,760 against $36,910 nationally, 9% less.
Where does Missouri rank for library assistant pay?
Missouri ranks 35 of 50 states.
Which city in Missouri pays library assistants the most?
Cape Girardeau, MO-IL, with a median of $34,970 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.