How much does a library assistant make in Salinas?
$43,390a year
Median yearly pay for library assistants in the Salinas, CA metro area. That is $20.86 an hour or $3,616 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.86
- Vs. national median
- +18%
- Rank among cities
- 43 of 266
- Jobs in the area
- 140
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,720Median: $43,390Highest 10%: $74,370
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,720 | $18.13 | |
| 25th | $39,700 | $19.09 | |
| Median | $43,390 | $20.86 | |
| 75th | $56,320 | $27.08 | |
| 90th | $74,370 | $35.75 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for library assistants.
| San Francisco, CA | $63,000 |
| San Jose, CA | $62,780 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $54,590 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $51,410 |
| San Diego, CA | $50,940 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $48,890 |
| Riverside, CA | $47,850 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $47,770 |
| Sacramento, CA | $46,980 |
| Visalia, CA | $46,690 |
| Modesto, CA | $46,400 |
| Oxnard, CA | $46,300 |
| Fresno, CA | $46,250 |
| Merced, CA | $45,610 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $39,310 |
| Stockton, CA | $39,290 |
| Vallejo, CA | $38,900 |
| Chico, CA | $36,470 |
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Salaries for every job in Salinas, CAFrequently asked questions
How much does a library assistant make an hour in Salinas?
The median hourly pay in the Salinas, CA metro area is $20.86 ($43,390 a year).
Do library assistants make more in Salinas than the national average?
Yes: $43,390 against $36,910 nationally, 18% more.
How does Salinas compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $47,860, so Salinas pays 9% less.
Where does Salinas rank for library assistant pay?
43 of 266 metro areas with data.
How much does a library assistant make starting out in Salinas?
The lowest-paid 10% make $37,720 or less a year; the top 10% make $74,370 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.