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How much does a library assistant make in Worcester?

$38,740a year

Median yearly pay for library assistants in the Worcester, MA metro area. That is $18.63 an hour or $3,228 a month.

Hourly
$18.63
Vs. national median
+5%
Rank among cities
76 of 266
Jobs in the area
330
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,820Median: $38,740Highest 10%: $52,640
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$31,820$15.30
25th$32,940$15.84
Median$38,740$18.63
75th$45,700$21.97
90th$52,640$25.31

Other cities in Massachusetts

Median yearly pay for library assistants.

Boston, MA$45,890
Springfield, MA$39,770
Barnstable Town, MA$39,520
Pittsfield, MA$37,860
Amherst Town, MA$37,590
Providence, RI$36,670
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Related jobs in Worcester

Same field, median yearly pay.

Executive Secretary and Executive Administrative Assistant$75,350
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Worker$73,130
Postal Service Clerk$64,290
Postal Service Mail Carrier$62,070
Legal Secretary and Administrative Assistant$61,730
Brokerage Clerk$60,950
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk$60,080
Court$59,260
Word Processor and Typist$59,110
Public Safety Telecommunicator$58,850
Salaries for every job in Worcester, MA

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Worcester, MA metro area is $18.63 ($38,740 a year).

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

Yes: $38,740 against $36,910 nationally, 5% more.

How does Worcester compare with the rest of Massachusetts?

The median in Massachusetts is $42,520, so Worcester pays 9% less.

Where does Worcester rank for library assistant pay?

76 of 266 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $31,820 or less a year; the top 10% make $52,640 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.