How much does a library assistant make in Peoria?
$33,530a year
Median yearly pay for library assistants in the Peoria, IL metro area. That is $16.12 an hour or $2,794 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.12
- Vs. national median
- -9%
- Rank among cities
- 164 of 266
- Jobs in the area
- 270
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,200Median: $33,530Highest 10%: $35,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| 25th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| Median | $33,530 | $16.12 | |
| 75th | $34,770 | $16.72 | |
| 90th | $35,600 | $17.12 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for library assistants.
| Chicago, IL | $35,160 |
| Decatur, IL | $34,280 |
| St. Louis, MO | $33,900 |
| Springfield, IL | $33,620 |
| Champaign, IL | $33,510 |
| Kankakee, IL | $33,290 |
| Davenport, IA | $33,120 |
| Rockford, IL | $32,420 |
| Bloomington, IL | $31,200 |
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Salaries for every job in Peoria, ILFrequently asked questions
How much does a library assistant make an hour in Peoria?
The median hourly pay in the Peoria, IL metro area is $16.12 ($33,530 a year).
Do library assistants make more in Peoria than the national average?
No: $33,530 against $36,910 nationally, 9% less.
How does Peoria compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $34,680, so Peoria pays 3% less.
Where does Peoria rank for library assistant pay?
164 of 266 metro areas with data.
How much does a library assistant make starting out in Peoria?
The lowest-paid 10% make $31,200 or less a year; the top 10% make $35,600 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.