How much does a library assistant make in Trenton?
$46,460a year
Median yearly pay for library assistants in the Trenton-Princeton, NJ metro area. That is $22.34 an hour or $3,872 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.34
- Vs. national median
- +26%
- Rank among cities
- 27 of 266
- Jobs in the area
- 180
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,490Median: $46,460Highest 10%: $53,980
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,490 | $16.10 | |
| 25th | $36,970 | $17.77 | |
| Median | $46,460 | $22.34 | |
| 75th | $47,220 | $22.70 | |
| 90th | $53,980 | $25.95 |
Other cities in New Jersey
Median yearly pay for library assistants.
| Atlantic City, NJ | $40,630 |
| New York, NY | $37,860 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $37,350 |
| Allentown, PA | $32,220 |
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Salaries for every job in Trenton, NJFrequently asked questions
How much does a library assistant make an hour in Trenton?
The median hourly pay in the Trenton-Princeton, NJ metro area is $22.34 ($46,460 a year).
Do library assistants make more in Trenton than the national average?
Yes: $46,460 against $36,910 nationally, 26% more.
How does Trenton compare with the rest of New Jersey?
The median in New Jersey is $39,780, so Trenton pays 17% more.
Where does Trenton rank for library assistant pay?
27 of 266 metro areas with data.
How much does a library assistant make starting out in Trenton?
The lowest-paid 10% make $33,490 or less a year; the top 10% make $53,980 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.