The average wage for a library assistant in the United States is around $12.88 per hour.
Avg Wage
Library assistants earn an average hourly wage of $12.88.
Salaries typically start from $8.92 per hour and go up to $18.61 per hour.
58% below national average Updated in 2019
Library assistant earnings by seniority
90th percentile
Top-level library assistant earnings begin at:
$18.61 per hour
$38,699 per year
75th percentile
Senior-level library assistant earnings begin at:
$15.63 per hour
$32,512 per year
50th percentile
Mid-level library assistant earnings begin at:
$12.88 per hour
$26,790 per year
25th percentile
Junior-level library assistant earnings begin at:
$10.61 per hour
$22,075 per year
10th percentile
Starting level library assistant earnings begin at:
$8.92 per hour
$18,545 per year
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
Library assistant salary by state
| State Name | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $47,170 |
| Oregon | $36,210 |
| Nevada | $35,690 |
| Massachusetts | $34,460 |
| Alaska | $33,680 |
| Minnesota | $33,340 |
| Wisconsin | $33,060 |
| Washington | $32,870 |
| Hawaii | $31,250 |
| New York | $30,930 |
| New Jersey | $30,860 |
| California | $30,498 |
| Connecticut | $30,260 |
| Wyoming | $30,250 |
| Colorado | $27,440 |
| Maryland | $26,980 |
| Vermont | $26,910 |
| North Dakota | $26,670 |
| New Hampshire | $26,570 |
| North Carolina | $26,410 |
| Texas | $26,110 |
| Florida | $25,980 |
| Tennessee | $25,580 |
| Louisiana | $25,460 |
| Virginia | $25,260 |
| Georgia | $25,200 |
| Pennsylvania | $25,160 |
| Kentucky | $25,039 |
| Ohio | $24,720 |
| Idaho | $24,579 |
| Montana | $24,560 |
| Maine | $23,900 |
| South Carolina | $23,830 |
| Utah | $23,530 |
| Rhode Island | $23,290 |
| Michigan | $23,030 |
| Delaware | $22,800 |
| Kansas | $22,778 |
| Iowa | $22,446 |
| Illinois | $21,995 |
| Nebraska | $21,960 |
| Indiana | $21,647 |
| Mississippi | $21,260 |
| New Mexico | $20,940 |
| Arkansas | $20,751 |
| Arizona | $20,496 |
| Oklahoma | $20,440 |
| West Virginia | $20,150 |
| Missouri | $19,940 |
| Alabama | $19,827 |
| Puerto Rico | $18,300 |
How do library assistant salaries compare to similar careers?
Library assistants earn about the same as related careers in the United States. On average, they make less than tellers but more than receptionists.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Teller salary | $29K |
| Hairdresser salary | $29K |
| Concierge salary | $28K |
| Florist salary | $27K |
| Security guard salary | $27K |
| Library assistant salary | $27K |
| Vehicle cleaner salary | $26K |
| Food server salary | $27K |
| Medical secretary salary | $27K |
| Receptionist salary | $26K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)