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How much does a library assistant make in San Diego?

$50,940a year

Median yearly pay for library assistants in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA metro area. That is $24.49 an hour or $4,245 a month.

Hourly
$24.49
Vs. national median
+38%
Rank among cities
6 of 266
Jobs in the area
820
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,990Median: $50,940Highest 10%: $66,720
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$37,990$18.26
25th$40,470$19.46
Median$50,940$24.49
75th$58,970$28.35
90th$66,720$32.08

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
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
Salinas, CA$43,390
Bakersfield, CA$39,310
Stockton, CA$39,290
Vallejo, CA$38,900
Chico, CA$36,470
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Related jobs in San Diego

Same field, median yearly pay.

Executive Secretary and Executive Administrative Assistant$84,540
Public Safety Telecommunicator$78,950
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Worker$76,120
Brokerage Clerk$74,340
Meter Reader$66,870
Production$65,640
Eligibility Interviewer$64,730
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk$63,810
Postal Service Clerk$63,650
Postal Service Mail Carrier$63,380
Salaries for every job in San Diego, CA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a library assistant make an hour in San Diego?

The median hourly pay in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA metro area is $24.49 ($50,940 a year).

Do library assistants make more in San Diego than the national average?

Yes: $50,940 against $36,910 nationally, 38% more.

How does San Diego compare with the rest of California?

The median in California is $47,860, so San Diego pays 6% more.

Where does San Diego rank for library assistant pay?

6 of 266 metro areas with data.

How much does a library assistant make starting out in San Diego?

The lowest-paid 10% make $37,990 or less a year; the top 10% make $66,720 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.