How much does a library assistant make in Wisconsin?
$39,610a year
Median yearly pay for library assistants in Wisconsin. That is $19.04 an hour or $3,301 a month.
- Hourly
- $19.04
- Vs. national median
- +7%
- Rank among states
- 11 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 1,570
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,740Median: $39,610Highest 10%: $51,080
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,740 | $14.78 | |
| 25th | $36,390 | $17.50 | |
| Median | $39,610 | $19.04 | |
| 75th | $45,390 | $21.82 | |
| 90th | $51,080 | $24.56 |
Cities in Wisconsin
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Minneapolis, MN | $48,120 |
| Madison, WI | $46,290 |
| Duluth, MN | $45,650 |
| Oshkosh, WI | $43,950 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $43,450 |
| Eau Claire, WI | $42,170 |
| Wausau, WI | $40,630 |
| Janesville, WI | $40,490 |
| Appleton, WI | $38,300 |
| La Crosse, WI | $38,140 |
| Sheboygan, WI | $38,090 |
| Green Bay, WI | $36,970 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for library assistants.
| 8. Oregon | $42,270 |
| 9. Minnesota | $39,970 |
| 10. New Jersey | $39,780 |
| 11. Wisconsin | $39,610 |
| 12. Connecticut | $39,100 |
| 13. Montana | $39,070 |
| 14. Arizona | $38,110 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a library assistant make an hour in Wisconsin?
The median hourly pay in Wisconsin is $19.04 ($39,610 a year).
Do library assistants make more in Wisconsin than the national average?
Yes: $39,610 against $36,910 nationally, 7% more.
Where does Wisconsin rank for library assistant pay?
Wisconsin ranks 11 of 50 states.
Which city in Wisconsin pays library assistants the most?
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI, with a median of $48,120 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.