How much does a library assistant make in San Jose?
$62,780a year
Median yearly pay for library assistants in the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA metro area. That is $30.18 an hour or $5,232 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.18
- Vs. national median
- +70%
- Rank among cities
- 2 of 266
- Jobs in the area
- 840
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,940Median: $62,780Highest 10%: $78,790
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,940 | $19.68 | |
| 25th | $47,560 | $22.87 | |
| Median | $62,780 | $30.18 | |
| 75th | $63,380 | $30.47 | |
| 90th | $78,790 | $37.88 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for library assistants.
| San Francisco, CA | $63,000 |
| 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 |
| Salinas, CA | $43,390 |
| 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 San Jose, CAFrequently asked questions
How much does a library assistant make an hour in San Jose?
The median hourly pay in the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA metro area is $30.18 ($62,780 a year).
Do library assistants make more in San Jose than the national average?
Yes: $62,780 against $36,910 nationally, 70% more.
How does San Jose compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $47,860, so San Jose pays 31% more.
Where does San Jose rank for library assistant pay?
2 of 266 metro areas with data.
How much does a library assistant make starting out in San Jose?
The lowest-paid 10% make $40,940 or less a year; the top 10% make $78,790 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.