How much does a library assistant make in Santa Maria?
$54,590a year
Median yearly pay for library assistants in the Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA metro area. That is $26.25 an hour or $4,549 a month.
- Hourly
- $26.25
- Vs. national median
- +48%
- Rank among cities
- 3 of 266
- Jobs in the area
- 100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,840Median: $54,590Highest 10%: $64,950
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,840 | $16.75 | |
| 25th | $36,420 | $17.51 | |
| Median | $54,590 | $26.25 | |
| 75th | $55,290 | $26.58 | |
| 90th | $64,950 | $31.23 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for library assistants.
| San Francisco, CA | $63,000 |
| San Jose, CA | $62,780 |
| 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 Santa Maria, CAFrequently asked questions
How much does a library assistant make an hour in Santa Maria?
The median hourly pay in the Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA metro area is $26.25 ($54,590 a year).
Do library assistants make more in Santa Maria than the national average?
Yes: $54,590 against $36,910 nationally, 48% more.
How does Santa Maria compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $47,860, so Santa Maria pays 14% more.
Where does Santa Maria rank for library assistant pay?
3 of 266 metro areas with data.
How much does a library assistant make starting out in Santa Maria?
The lowest-paid 10% make $34,840 or less a year; the top 10% make $64,950 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.