Student Library Assistant

Student Library Assistant Salary

$15K

$34K

$50K

$34,464

/year

$16.57

/hour

Student Library Assistant Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$34,464

Columbus

Ohio

$33,289

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    How much does a Student Library Assistant make?

    As of Jul 2, 2026, the average annual pay for a Student Library Assistant in the United States is $34,464 a year.

    Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $16.57 an hour. This is the equivalent of $662/week or $2,872/month.

    While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $50,000 and as low as $15,000, the majority of Student Library Assistant salaries currently range between $30,500 (25th percentile) to $38,500 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $45,000 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Student Library Assistant varies greatly (by as much as 8000), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

    A Student Library Assistant in your area makes on average $33,289 per year, or $1,175 (3.409%) less than the national average annual salary of $34,464. Ohio ranks number 38 out of 50 states nationwide for Student Library Assistant salaries.

    To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Student Library Assistant 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 Student Library Assistant Jobs

    We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Student Library Assistant job is above the national average. Topping the list is Berkeley, CA, , with Philip, SD, and Sitka, AK, close behind in the second and third positions. Sitka, AK, beats the national average by $7,054 (20.5%), and Berkeley, CA, furthers that trend with another $7,735 (22.4%) above the $34,464 average.

    With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a Student Library Assistant appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

    Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 3% between Berkeley, CA, and San Francisco Bay Area, CA, , 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 Student Library Assistant role.

    City

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Berkeley, CA

    $42,199

    $20.29

    Philip, SD

    $41,732

    $20.06

    Sitka, AK

    $41,518

    $19.96

    Carcross, YT

    $41,367

    $19.89

    Haines Junction, YT

    $41,225

    $19.82

    North Cowichan, BC

    $41,104

    $19.76

    Duncan, BC

    $40,946

    $19.69

    Oak Bay, BC

    $40,871

    $19.65

    Honolulu County, HI

    $40,639

    $19.54

    San Francisco Bay Area, CA

    $40,605

    $19.52

    What are Top 2 Best Paying Related Student Library Assistant Jobs in the U.S.

    We found a few related jobs that pay more than jobs in the Student Library Assistant category.

    For example Instructional Support Specialist jobs pay as much as $9,038 (26.2%) more than the average Student Library Assistant salary of $34,464. If you're qualified, finding work as a Instructional Support Specialist may help you make more money than that of the average Student Library Assistant position.

    Job Title

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Instructional Support Specialist

    $43,502

    $20.91

    Navy Cryptologic Technician

    $35,923

    $17.27

    About Our Data

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    Infographic detailing Student Library Assistant salary across the United States as of June 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $34,464 per year or $16.57 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.