How much does a library assistant make in Olympia?
$47,830a year
Median yearly pay for library assistants in the Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA metro area. That is $23.00 an hour or $3,986 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.00
- Vs. national median
- +30%
- Rank among cities
- 16 of 266
- Jobs in the area
- 140
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,650Median: $47,830Highest 10%: $57,250
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,650 | $16.66 | |
| 25th | $38,380 | $18.45 | |
| Median | $47,830 | $23.00 | |
| 75th | $56,030 | $26.94 | |
| 90th | $57,250 | $27.52 |
Other cities in Washington
Median yearly pay for library assistants.
| Kennewick, WA | $51,460 |
| Seattle, WA | $50,560 |
| Portland, OR | $48,470 |
| Bremerton, WA | $48,220 |
| Mount Vernon, WA | $47,780 |
| Spokane, WA | $45,480 |
| Bellingham, WA | $44,440 |
| Lewiston, ID | $37,290 |
| Yakima, WA | $36,860 |
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How much does a library assistant make an hour in Olympia?
The median hourly pay in the Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA metro area is $23.00 ($47,830 a year).
Do library assistants make more in Olympia than the national average?
Yes: $47,830 against $36,910 nationally, 30% more.
How does Olympia compare with the rest of Washington?
The median in Washington is $47,540, so Olympia pays 1% more.
Where does Olympia rank for library assistant pay?
16 of 266 metro areas with data.
How much does a library assistant make starting out in Olympia?
The lowest-paid 10% make $34,650 or less a year; the top 10% make $57,250 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.