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How much does a library assistant make in Reading?

$27,130a year

Median yearly pay for library assistants in the Reading, PA metro area. That is $13.04 an hour or $2,261 a month.

Hourly
$13.04
Vs. national median
-26%
Rank among cities
248 of 266
Jobs in the area
120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $21,870Median: $27,130Highest 10%: $38,910
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$21,870$10.51
25th$22,650$10.89
Median$27,130$13.04
75th$32,130$15.45
90th$38,910$18.71

Other cities in Pennsylvania

Median yearly pay for library assistants.

Philadelphia, PA$37,350
State College, PA$35,370
Pittsburgh, PA$33,380
Allentown, PA$32,220
Erie, PA$28,540
Scranton, PA$28,140
Lancaster, PA$27,950
York, PA$27,890
Williamsport, PA$27,690
Chambersburg, PA$27,590
Harrisburg, PA$25,220
Johnstown, PA$21,780
Library Assistant salary in Pennsylvania Library Assistant salary in all states

Related jobs in Reading

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Worker$66,570
Executive Secretary and Executive Administrative Assistant$66,440
Eligibility Interviewer$61,710
Production$61,250
Postal Service Clerk$61,050
Cargo and Freight Agent$59,450
Postal Service Mail Carrier$59,400
Public Safety Telecommunicator$59,070
Procurement Clerk$54,570
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk$53,680
Salaries for every job in Reading, PA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a library assistant make an hour in Reading?

The median hourly pay in the Reading, PA metro area is $13.04 ($27,130 a year).

Do library assistants make more in Reading than the national average?

No: $27,130 against $36,910 nationally, 26% less.

How does Reading compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?

The median in Pennsylvania is $30,690, so Reading pays 12% less.

Where does Reading rank for library assistant pay?

248 of 266 metro areas with data.

How much does a library assistant make starting out in Reading?

The lowest-paid 10% make $21,870 or less a year; the top 10% make $38,910 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.