How much does a library assistant make in Portland?
$39,600a year
Median yearly pay for library assistants in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area. That is $19.04 an hour or $3,300 a month.
- Hourly
- $19.04
- Vs. national median
- +7%
- Rank among cities
- 65 of 266
- Jobs in the area
- 180
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,510Median: $39,600Highest 10%: $50,380
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,510 | $18.03 | |
| 25th | $38,150 | $18.34 | |
| Median | $39,600 | $19.04 | |
| 75th | $46,330 | $22.27 | |
| 90th | $50,380 | $24.22 |
Other cities in Maine
Median yearly pay for library assistants.
| Lewiston, ME | $38,310 |
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Salaries for every job in Portland, MEFrequently asked questions
How much does a library assistant make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area is $19.04 ($39,600 a year).
Do library assistants make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $39,600 against $36,910 nationally, 7% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Maine?
The median in Maine is $37,890, so Portland pays 5% more.
Where does Portland rank for library assistant pay?
65 of 266 metro areas with data.
How much does a library assistant make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $37,510 or less a year; the top 10% make $50,380 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.