Library Associate Salary in California
$19.2K - $23.7K
1% of jobs
$23.7K - $28.1K
3% of jobs
$32.3K is the 25th percentile. Wages below this are outliers.
$28.1K - $32.6K
22% of jobs
The median wage is $36.5K / yr.
$32.6K - $37K
27% of jobs
$37K - $41.5K
10% of jobs
$41.5K - $45.9K
10% of jobs
$47.1K is the 75th percentile. Wages above this are outliers.
$45.9K - $50.3K
8% of jobs
$50.3K - $54.8K
6% of jobs
$54.8K - $59.2K
6% of jobs
$59.2K - $63.7K
4% of jobs
$63.7K - $68.1K
4% of jobs
$19.2K
$37K
$69.1K
$42,108
/year
$20.24
/hour
Library Associate Salary Comparison by Location
Nationwide
United States
$42,667
California
California
$42,108
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How much does a Library Associate make in California?
As of Aug 21, 2026, the average annual pay for a Library Associate in California is $42,108 a year.
Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $20.24 an hour. This is the equivalent of $809/week or $3,509/month.
While ZipRecruiter is seeing salaries as high as $69,083 and as low as $19,245, the majority of Library Associate salaries currently range between $32,600 (25th percentile) to $49,300 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $62,668 annually in California. The average pay range for a Library Associate varies greatly (by as much as 16700), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.
California ranks number 50 out of 50 states nationwide for Library Associate salaries.
To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Library Associate jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.
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What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Library Associate Jobs in California
We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Library Associate job is above the average in California in California. Topping the list is Berkeley, , with Redwood City, and San Carlos, close behind in the second and third positions. San Carlos, beats the average in California by $9,412 (22.4%), and Berkeley, furthers that trend with another $10,135 (24.1%) above the $42,108 average.
With these 10 cities paying on average above the average for California, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a Library Associate appears to be exceedingly fruitful.
Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 4% between Berkeley, and Livermore, , reinforcing the limited potential for much wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may be the best factor to use when considering location and salary for a Library Associate role.
City | Annual Salary | Hourly Wage |
|---|---|---|
Berkeley | $52,243 | $25.12 |
Redwood City | $52,240 | $25.12 |
San Carlos | $51,520 | $24.77 |
Mountain View | $50,333 | $24.20 |
San Francisco | $50,269 | $24.17 |
San Francisco Bay Area | $50,269 | $24.17 |
Palo Alto | $50,156 | $24.11 |
Santa Clara | $50,110 | $24.09 |
Sunnyvale | $50,076 | $24.07 |
Livermore | $50,048 | $24.06 |
What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Library Associate Jobs in California
Analyzing similar jobs related to the Library Associate job category in California, we found 5 that were relevant. However, none pay more than the $42108 state average for Library Associate jobs.
Job Title | Annual Salary | Hourly Wage |
|---|---|---|
Bilingual Devops Engineer | $121,340 | $58.34 |
Research Engineer Entry Level | $104,624 | $50.30 |
San Administrator | $104,423 | $50.20 |
Associate Consulting | $79,769 | $38.35 |
Title Boxing | $49,885 | $23.98 |
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