How much does a library assistant make in Rhode Island?
$36,610a year
Median yearly pay for library assistants in Rhode Island. That is $17.60 an hour or $3,051 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.60
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among states
- 23 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 510
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,200Median: $36,610Highest 10%: $49,550
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| 25th | $33,550 | $16.13 | |
| Median | $36,610 | $17.60 | |
| 75th | $44,280 | $21.29 | |
| 90th | $49,550 | $23.82 |
Cities in Rhode Island
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Providence, RI | $36,670 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for library assistants.
| 20. New Hampshire | $37,400 |
| 21. Hawaii | $37,110 |
| 22. Delaware | $37,090 |
| 23. Rhode Island | $36,610 |
| 24. Vermont | $36,430 |
| 25. Georgia | $36,410 |
| 26. Colorado | $36,130 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a library assistant make an hour in Rhode Island?
The median hourly pay in Rhode Island is $17.60 ($36,610 a year).
Do library assistants make more in Rhode Island than the national average?
No: $36,610 against $36,910 nationally, 1% less.
Where does Rhode Island rank for library assistant pay?
Rhode Island ranks 23 of 50 states.
Which city in Rhode Island pays library assistants the most?
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA, with a median of $36,670 a year.
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.