Library Assistant salary
Updated Updated for 2026 tax law
A library assistant earns a median of $36,910 a year ($17.74 an hour) in the US, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The average is $39,370. About 85,520 people work in this job.
Take-home pay on $36,910
- Gross pay
- $1,419.62
- Federal income tax
- −$86.51
- Social Security (6.2%)
- −$88.02
- Medicare (1.45%)
- −$20.58
- Texas income tax
- $0.00No state income tax on wages
- Take-home pay
- $1,224.51
Annual breakdown
- Gross
- $36,910
- Federal
- $2,249
- FICA
- $2,824
- State + local
- $0
- Net
- $31,837
- Marginal federal rate
- 12.0%
- Marginal state rate
- 0.0%
2026 federal brackets (Rev. Proc. 2025-32) and 2026 state rules. Estimates assume wages are your only income and use annual liability, so your actual withholding can differ slightly.
Library Assistant salary by state
| State | Median salary | Average | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $59,390 | $59,220 | 100 |
| California | $47,860 | $51,570 | 11,170 |
| Washington | $47,540 | $48,440 | 2,810 |
| Nevada | $46,620 | $46,040 | 660 |
| Maryland | $45,910 | $45,150 | 730 |
| Alaska | $44,800 | $46,590 | 180 |
| Massachusetts | $42,520 | $44,860 | 2,840 |
| Oregon | $42,270 | $42,660 | 1,090 |
| Minnesota | $39,970 | $41,010 | 1,770 |
| New Jersey | $39,780 | $42,780 | 3,120 |
| Wisconsin | $39,610 | $41,170 | 1,570 |
| Connecticut | $39,100 | $43,470 | 1,810 |
| Montana | $39,070 | $38,010 | 160 |
| Arizona | $38,110 | $40,120 | 1,560 |
| Wyoming | $38,040 | $37,810 | — |
| Virginia | $38,020 | $40,250 | 2,170 |
| Maine | $37,890 | $39,620 | 540 |
| Florida | $37,880 | $38,570 | 3,630 |
| Tennessee | $37,410 | $37,990 | 1,110 |
| New Hampshire | $37,400 | $38,190 | 990 |
| Hawaii | $37,110 | $37,390 | 370 |
| Delaware | $37,090 | $36,410 | 270 |
| Rhode Island | $36,610 | $39,210 | 510 |
| Vermont | $36,430 | $37,160 | 350 |
| Georgia | $36,410 | $36,760 | 610 |
| Colorado | $36,130 | $37,810 | 470 |
| New York | $35,990 | $40,780 | 8,010 |
| New Mexico | $35,250 | $35,760 | 150 |
| Illinois | $34,680 | $36,190 | 6,620 |
| North Carolina | $34,550 | $34,930 | 1,330 |
| North Dakota | $34,530 | $35,690 | 60 |
| Michigan | $34,510 | $34,580 | 3,470 |
| South Carolina | $33,980 | $33,740 | 960 |
| Idaho | $33,960 | $32,960 | 920 |
| Missouri | $33,760 | $34,220 | 1,610 |
| Kentucky | $33,690 | $33,280 | 1,050 |
| Ohio | $33,480 | $33,560 | 5,240 |
| Utah | $32,690 | $33,970 | 820 |
| Kansas | $31,550 | $31,460 | 1,380 |
| Texas | $31,200 | $31,370 | 1,600 |
| Arkansas | $31,100 | $30,830 | 390 |
| West Virginia | $30,800 | $31,150 | 450 |
| Pennsylvania | $30,690 | $33,610 | 3,930 |
| Oklahoma | $29,640 | $30,320 | 800 |
| Louisiana | $29,620 | $31,130 | 720 |
| Iowa | $29,480 | $31,700 | 1,700 |
| Indiana | $28,900 | $29,010 | 1,830 |
| Mississippi | $28,110 | $27,550 | 440 |
| Nebraska | $28,080 | $30,620 | 310 |
| Alabama | $27,530 | $29,570 | 900 |
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BLS occupation: Library Assistants, Clerical. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (SOC 43-4121). Excludes the self-employed.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a library assistant make an hour?
The median hourly wage is $17.74; the average is $18.93.
Which state pays library assistants the most?
District of Columbia ($59,390 median), followed by California and Washington.
What is the salary range for a library assistant?
The bottom 10% earn under $27,730 and the top 10% earn over $55,310 a year.
How much is $36,910 after taxes?
About $31,837 a year in Texas (no state income tax) or $30,898 in California for a single filer in 2026.
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