How much does a library assistant make in Salem?

$38,420a year

Median yearly pay for library assistants in the Salem, OR metro area. That is $18.47 an hour or $3,202 a month.

Hourly: $18.47
Vs. national median: +4%
Rank among cities: 80 of 266
Jobs in the area: 60

Pay range

Lowest 10%: $32,980Median: $38,420Highest 10%: $46,590

Percentile	Yearly	Hourly
10th	$32,980	$15.86
25th	$37,940	$18.24
Median	$38,420	$18.47
75th	$43,970	$21.14
90th	$46,590	$22.40

Other cities in Oregon

Median yearly pay for library assistants.

Portland, OR	$48,470
Eugene, OR	$45,500

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Related jobs in Salem

Same field, median yearly pay.

Public Safety Telecommunicator	$78,950
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Worker	$75,990
Executive Secretary and Executive Administrative Assistant	$70,320
Postal Service Clerk	$64,670
Court	$62,830
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk	$61,590
Procurement Clerk	$60,150
Postal Service Mail Carrier	$59,880
Production	$58,180
Insurance Claim and Policy Processing Clerk	$57,720

Salaries for every job in Salem, OR

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Salem, OR metro area is $18.47 ($38,420 a year).

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

Yes: $38,420 against $36,910 nationally, 4% more.

How does Salem compare with the rest of Oregon?

The median in Oregon is $42,270, so Salem pays 9% less.

Where does Salem rank for library assistant pay?

80 of 266 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $32,980 or less a year; the top 10% make $46,590 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.