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How much does a library assistant make in Rochester?

$36,620a year

Median yearly pay for library assistants in the Rochester, MN metro area. That is $17.61 an hour or $3,052 a month.

Hourly
$17.61
Vs. national median
-1%
Rank among cities
112 of 266
Jobs in the area
110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,130Median: $36,620Highest 10%: $46,370
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$30,130$14.49
25th$31,230$15.01
Median$36,620$17.61
75th$41,230$19.82
90th$46,370$22.29

Other cities in Minnesota

Median yearly pay for library assistants.

Minneapolis, MN$48,120
Duluth, MN$45,650
La Crosse, WI$38,140
Library Assistant salary in Minnesota Library Assistant salary in all states

Related jobs in Rochester

Same field, median yearly pay.

Executive Secretary and Executive Administrative Assistant$82,230
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Worker$72,940
Public Safety Telecommunicator$70,140
Billing and Posting Clerk$67,390
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk$63,550
Production$61,710
Interviewer$61,340
Postal Service Mail Carrier$61,240
Postal Service Clerk$61,050
Eligibility Interviewer$60,970
Salaries for every job in Rochester, MN

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Rochester, MN metro area is $17.61 ($36,620 a year).

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

No: $36,620 against $36,910 nationally, 1% less.

How does Rochester compare with the rest of Minnesota?

The median in Minnesota is $39,970, so Rochester pays 8% less.

Where does Rochester rank for library assistant pay?

112 of 266 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $30,130 or less a year; the top 10% make $46,370 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.