How much does a library assistant make in Portland?
$48,470a year
Median yearly pay for library assistants in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area. That is $23.30 an hour or $4,039 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.30
- Vs. national median
- +31%
- Rank among cities
- 12 of 266
- Jobs in the area
- 870
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,290Median: $48,470Highest 10%: $59,080
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,290 | $17.93 | |
| 25th | $41,170 | $19.79 | |
| Median | $48,470 | $23.30 | |
| 75th | $48,540 | $23.34 | |
| 90th | $59,080 | $28.40 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for library assistants.
| Eugene, OR | $45,500 |
| Salem, OR | $38,420 |
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How much does a library assistant make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area is $23.30 ($48,470 a year).
Do library assistants make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $48,470 against $36,910 nationally, 31% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $42,270, so Portland pays 15% more.
Where does Portland rank for library assistant pay?
12 of 266 metro areas with data.
How much does a library assistant make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $37,290 or less a year; the top 10% make $59,080 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.