How much does a library assistant make in South Carolina?
$33,980a year
Median yearly pay for library assistants in South Carolina. That is $16.34 an hour or $2,832 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.34
- Vs. national median
- -8%
- Rank among states
- 33 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 960
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $23,980Median: $33,980Highest 10%: $44,090
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $23,980 | $11.53 | |
| 25th | $27,250 | $13.10 | |
| Median | $33,980 | $16.34 | |
| 75th | $39,050 | $18.77 | |
| 90th | $44,090 | $21.20 |
Cities in South Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Hilton Head Island, SC | $39,810 |
| Charleston, SC | $39,050 |
| Greenville, SC | $36,990 |
| Charlotte, NC | $36,610 |
| Columbia, SC | $33,200 |
| Augusta, GA | $30,010 |
| Spartanburg, SC | $26,750 |
| Florence, SC | $25,040 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for library assistants.
| 30. North Carolina | $34,550 |
| 31. North Dakota | $34,530 |
| 32. Michigan | $34,510 |
| 33. South Carolina | $33,980 |
| 34. Idaho | $33,960 |
| 35. Missouri | $33,760 |
| 36. Kentucky | $33,690 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a library assistant make an hour in South Carolina?
The median hourly pay in South Carolina is $16.34 ($33,980 a year).
Do library assistants make more in South Carolina than the national average?
No: $33,980 against $36,910 nationally, 8% less.
Where does South Carolina rank for library assistant pay?
South Carolina ranks 33 of 50 states.
Which city in South Carolina pays library assistants the most?
Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC, with a median of $39,810 a year.
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.