How much does a library assistant make in New Mexico?
$35,250a year
Median yearly pay for library assistants in New Mexico. That is $16.95 an hour or $2,938 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.95
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among states
- 28 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 150
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,690Median: $35,250Highest 10%: $41,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,690 | $14.75 | |
| 25th | $33,070 | $15.90 | |
| Median | $35,250 | $16.95 | |
| 75th | $37,910 | $18.23 | |
| 90th | $41,600 | $20.00 |
Cities in New Mexico
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Albuquerque, NM | $37,910 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for library assistants.
| 25. Georgia | $36,410 |
| 26. Colorado | $36,130 |
| 27. New York | $35,990 |
| 28. New Mexico | $35,250 |
| 29. Illinois | $34,680 |
| 30. North Carolina | $34,550 |
| 31. North Dakota | $34,530 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a library assistant make an hour in New Mexico?
The median hourly pay in New Mexico is $16.95 ($35,250 a year).
Do library assistants make more in New Mexico than the national average?
No: $35,250 against $36,910 nationally, 4% less.
Where does New Mexico rank for library assistant pay?
New Mexico ranks 28 of 50 states.
Which city in New Mexico pays library assistants the most?
Albuquerque, NM, with a median of $37,910 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.