How much does a library assistant make in Springfield?
$33,620a year
Median yearly pay for library assistants in the Springfield, IL metro area. That is $16.16 an hour or $2,802 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.16
- Vs. national median
- -9%
- Rank among cities
- 163 of 266
- Jobs in the area
- 140
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,200Median: $33,620Highest 10%: $35,660
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| 25th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| Median | $33,620 | $16.16 | |
| 75th | $34,620 | $16.64 | |
| 90th | $35,660 | $17.14 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for library assistants.
| Chicago, IL | $35,160 |
| Decatur, IL | $34,280 |
| St. Louis, MO | $33,900 |
| Peoria, IL | $33,530 |
| Champaign, IL | $33,510 |
| Kankakee, IL | $33,290 |
| Davenport, IA | $33,120 |
| Rockford, IL | $32,420 |
| Bloomington, IL | $31,200 |
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How much does a library assistant make an hour in Springfield?
The median hourly pay in the Springfield, IL metro area is $16.16 ($33,620 a year).
Do library assistants make more in Springfield than the national average?
No: $33,620 against $36,910 nationally, 9% less.
How does Springfield compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $34,680, so Springfield pays 3% less.
Where does Springfield rank for library assistant pay?
163 of 266 metro areas with data.
How much does a library assistant make starting out in Springfield?
The lowest-paid 10% make $31,200 or less a year; the top 10% make $35,660 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.