How much does a library assistant make in North Carolina?
$34,550a year
Median yearly pay for library assistants in North Carolina. That is $16.61 an hour or $2,879 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.61
- Vs. national median
- -6%
- Rank among states
- 30 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 1,330
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $25,040Median: $34,550Highest 10%: $45,690
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $25,040 | $12.04 | |
| 25th | $30,370 | $14.60 | |
| Median | $34,550 | $16.61 | |
| 75th | $38,210 | $18.37 | |
| 90th | $45,690 | $21.97 |
Cities in North Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Durham, NC | $46,940 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $40,710 |
| Burlington, NC | $39,900 |
| Wilmington, NC | $37,500 |
| Asheville, NC | $37,180 |
| Raleigh, NC | $36,970 |
| Greensboro, NC | $36,930 |
| Charlotte, NC | $36,610 |
| Hickory, NC | $31,810 |
| Winston-Salem, NC | $31,360 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for library assistants.
| 27. New York | $35,990 |
| 28. New Mexico | $35,250 |
| 29. Illinois | $34,680 |
| 30. North Carolina | $34,550 |
| 31. North Dakota | $34,530 |
| 32. Michigan | $34,510 |
| 33. South Carolina | $33,980 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a library assistant make an hour in North Carolina?
The median hourly pay in North Carolina is $16.61 ($34,550 a year).
Do library assistants make more in North Carolina than the national average?
No: $34,550 against $36,910 nationally, 6% less.
Where does North Carolina rank for library assistant pay?
North Carolina ranks 30 of 50 states.
Which city in North Carolina pays library assistants the most?
Durham-Chapel Hill, NC, with a median of $46,940 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.