How much does a library assistant make in Santa Cruz?
$51,410a year
Median yearly pay for library assistants in the Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA metro area. That is $24.72 an hour or $4,284 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.72
- Vs. national median
- +39%
- Rank among cities
- 5 of 266
- Jobs in the area
- 70
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,940Median: $51,410Highest 10%: $63,620
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,940 | $17.28 | |
| 25th | $45,780 | $22.01 | |
| Median | $51,410 | $24.72 | |
| 75th | $61,570 | $29.60 | |
| 90th | $63,620 | $30.59 |
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 |
| 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 Santa Cruz, CAFrequently asked questions
How much does a library assistant make an hour in Santa Cruz?
The median hourly pay in the Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA metro area is $24.72 ($51,410 a year).
Do library assistants make more in Santa Cruz than the national average?
Yes: $51,410 against $36,910 nationally, 39% more.
How does Santa Cruz compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $47,860, so Santa Cruz pays 7% more.
Where does Santa Cruz rank for library assistant pay?
5 of 266 metro areas with data.
How much does a library assistant make starting out in Santa Cruz?
The lowest-paid 10% make $35,940 or less a year; the top 10% make $63,620 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.