How much does a library assistant make in Washington?
Median yearly pay for library assistants in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area. That is $22.51 an hour or $3,902 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.51
- Vs. national median
- +27%
- Rank among cities
- 24 of 266
- Jobs in the area
- 1,290
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,670 | $15.71 | |
| 25th | $36,960 | $17.77 | |
| Median | $46,820 | $22.51 | |
| 75th | $57,070 | $27.44 | |
| 90th | $61,460 | $29.55 |
Other cities in District of Columbia
Median yearly pay for library assistants.
| No other city in the state with data. |
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How much does a library assistant make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area is $22.51 ($46,820 a year).
Do library assistants make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $46,820 against $36,910 nationally, 27% more.
How does Washington compare with the rest of District of Columbia?
The median in District of Columbia is $59,390, so Washington pays 21% less.
Where does Washington rank for library assistant pay?
24 of 266 metro areas with data.
How much does a library assistant make starting out in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% make $32,670 or less a year; the top 10% make $61,460 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.