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How much does a library assistant make in New Orleans?

$34,720a year

Median yearly pay for library assistants in the New Orleans-Metairie, LA metro area. That is $16.69 an hour or $2,893 a month.

Hourly
$16.69
Vs. national median
-6%
Rank among cities
140 of 266
Jobs in the area
100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $20,500Median: $34,720Highest 10%: $46,690
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$20,500$9.86
25th$22,880$11.00
Median$34,720$16.69
75th$38,840$18.67
90th$46,690$22.45

Other cities in Louisiana

Median yearly pay for library assistants.

Baton Rouge, LA$34,130
Monroe, LA$21,850
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Related jobs in New Orleans

Same field, median yearly pay.

Postal Service Mail Carrier$64,250
Postal Service Clerk$62,370
Production$61,620
Legal Secretary and Administrative Assistant$61,030
Executive Secretary and Executive Administrative Assistant$60,370
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Worker$60,270
Postal Service Mail Sorter$57,430
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk$53,590
Procurement Clerk$52,480
Eligibility Interviewer$52,150
Salaries for every job in New Orleans, LA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a library assistant make an hour in New Orleans?

The median hourly pay in the New Orleans-Metairie, LA metro area is $16.69 ($34,720 a year).

Do library assistants make more in New Orleans than the national average?

No: $34,720 against $36,910 nationally, 6% less.

How does New Orleans compare with the rest of Louisiana?

The median in Louisiana is $29,620, so New Orleans pays 17% more.

Where does New Orleans rank for library assistant pay?

140 of 266 metro areas with data.

How much does a library assistant make starting out in New Orleans?

The lowest-paid 10% make $20,500 or less a year; the top 10% make $46,690 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.