How much does a library assistant make in Seattle?
$50,560a year
Median yearly pay for library assistants in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area. That is $24.31 an hour or $4,213 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.31
- Vs. national median
- +37%
- Rank among cities
- 7 of 266
- Jobs in the area
- 1,050
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,910Median: $50,560Highest 10%: $63,170
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,910 | $19.19 | |
| 25th | $43,300 | $20.82 | |
| Median | $50,560 | $24.31 | |
| 75th | $60,640 | $29.15 | |
| 90th | $63,170 | $30.37 |
Other cities in Washington
Median yearly pay for library assistants.
| Kennewick, WA | $51,460 |
| Portland, OR | $48,470 |
| Bremerton, WA | $48,220 |
| Olympia, WA | $47,830 |
| Mount Vernon, WA | $47,780 |
| Spokane, WA | $45,480 |
| Bellingham, WA | $44,440 |
| Lewiston, ID | $37,290 |
| Yakima, WA | $36,860 |
Related jobs in Seattle
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Brokerage Clerk | $82,680 |
| Production | $81,850 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Worker | $81,640 |
| Executive Secretary and Executive Administrative Assistant | $80,860 |
| Public Safety Telecommunicator | $80,180 |
| Court | $77,860 |
| Meter Reader | $74,030 |
| Eligibility Interviewer | $67,710 |
| Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk | $66,630 |
| Statistical Assistant | $63,660 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a library assistant make an hour in Seattle?
The median hourly pay in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area is $24.31 ($50,560 a year).
Do library assistants make more in Seattle than the national average?
Yes: $50,560 against $36,910 nationally, 37% more.
How does Seattle compare with the rest of Washington?
The median in Washington is $47,540, so Seattle pays 6% more.
Where does Seattle rank for library assistant pay?
7 of 266 metro areas with data.
How much does a library assistant make starting out in Seattle?
The lowest-paid 10% make $39,910 or less a year; the top 10% make $63,170 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.