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How much does a library assistant make in Topeka?

$29,430a year

Median yearly pay for library assistants in the Topeka, KS metro area. That is $14.15 an hour or $2,453 a month.

Hourly
$14.15
Vs. national median
-20%
Rank among cities
219 of 266
Jobs in the area
110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $22,960Median: $29,430Highest 10%: $37,500
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$22,960$11.04
25th$27,390$13.17
Median$29,430$14.15
75th$35,540$17.09
90th$37,500$18.03

Other cities in Kansas

Median yearly pay for library assistants.

Lawrence, KS$40,270
Kansas City, MO$33,760
Wichita, KS$33,220
Manhattan, KS$32,710
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Related jobs in Topeka

Same field, median yearly pay.

Executive Secretary and Executive Administrative Assistant$63,290
Production$63,010
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Worker$61,330
Postal Service Clerk$59,490
Postal Service Mail Carrier$57,820
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk$57,530
Human Resources Assistant$53,930
Information and Record Clerk$53,270
Weigher$49,100
Public Safety Telecommunicator$48,510
Salaries for every job in Topeka, KS

Frequently asked questions

How much does a library assistant make an hour in Topeka?

The median hourly pay in the Topeka, KS metro area is $14.15 ($29,430 a year).

Do library assistants make more in Topeka than the national average?

No: $29,430 against $36,910 nationally, 20% less.

How does Topeka compare with the rest of Kansas?

The median in Kansas is $31,550, so Topeka pays 7% less.

Where does Topeka rank for library assistant pay?

219 of 266 metro areas with data.

How much does a library assistant make starting out in Topeka?

The lowest-paid 10% make $22,960 or less a year; the top 10% make $37,500 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.