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How much does a library assistant make in Nashville?

$41,210a year

Median yearly pay for library assistants in the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN metro area. That is $19.81 an hour or $3,434 a month.

Hourly
$19.81
Vs. national median
+12%
Rank among cities
48 of 266
Jobs in the area
530
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,930Median: $41,210Highest 10%: $54,920
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$29,930$14.39
25th$36,010$17.31
Median$41,210$19.81
75th$47,550$22.86
90th$54,920$26.40

Other cities in Tennessee

Median yearly pay for library assistants.

Chattanooga, TN$41,860
Knoxville, TN$35,890
Memphis, TN$34,270
Kingsport, TN$32,320
Cleveland, TN$21,700
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Related jobs in Nashville

Same field, median yearly pay.

Executive Secretary and Executive Administrative Assistant$73,700
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Worker$73,060
Brokerage Clerk$68,660
Postal Service Clerk$62,610
Postal Service Mail Carrier$61,010
Production$56,270
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk$55,960
Postal Service Mail Sorter$55,660
Information and Record Clerk$52,420
Bookkeeping$50,810
Salaries for every job in Nashville, TN

Frequently asked questions

How much does a library assistant make an hour in Nashville?

The median hourly pay in the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN metro area is $19.81 ($41,210 a year).

Do library assistants make more in Nashville than the national average?

Yes: $41,210 against $36,910 nationally, 12% more.

How does Nashville compare with the rest of Tennessee?

The median in Tennessee is $37,410, so Nashville pays 10% more.

Where does Nashville rank for library assistant pay?

48 of 266 metro areas with data.

How much does a library assistant make starting out in Nashville?

The lowest-paid 10% make $29,930 or less a year; the top 10% make $54,920 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.