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
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
Library assistant salary by state
| State Name | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Alaska | $33,680 |
| Alabama | $19,827 |
| Arkansas | $20,751 |
| Arizona | $20,496 |
| California | $30,498 |
| Colorado | $27,440 |
| Connecticut | $30,260 |
| District of Columbia | $47,170 |
| Delaware | $22,800 |
| Florida | $25,980 |
| Georgia | $25,200 |
| Hawaii | $31,250 |
| Iowa | $22,446 |
| Idaho | $24,579 |
| Illinois | $21,995 |
| Indiana | $21,647 |
| Kansas | $22,778 |
| Kentucky | $25,039 |
| Louisiana | $25,460 |
| Massachusetts | $34,460 |
| Maryland | $26,980 |
| Maine | $23,900 |
| Michigan | $23,030 |
| Minnesota | $33,340 |
| Missouri | $19,940 |
| Mississippi | $21,260 |
| Montana | $24,560 |
| North Carolina | $26,410 |
| North Dakota | $26,670 |
| Nebraska | $21,960 |
| New Hampshire | $26,570 |
| New Jersey | $30,860 |
| New Mexico | $20,940 |
| Nevada | $35,690 |
| New York | $30,930 |
| Ohio | $24,720 |
| Oklahoma | $20,440 |
| Oregon | $36,210 |
| Pennsylvania | $25,160 |
| Puerto Rico | $18,300 |
| Rhode Island | $23,290 |
| South Carolina | $23,830 |
| Tennessee | $25,580 |
| Texas | $26,110 |
| Utah | $23,530 |
| Virginia | $25,260 |
| Vermont | $26,910 |
| Washington | $32,870 |
| Wisconsin | $33,060 |
| West Virginia | $20,150 |
| Wyoming | $30,250 |
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 administrative assistant salary | $27K |
| Receptionist salary | $26K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)