What are the main factors that influence a Library Assistant's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Library Assistant's salary?

A Library Assistant's salary grows with experience: a Library Assistant I (0-1 years)earns $40,161, a Library Assistant II (1-3 years)earns $44,830, a Library Assistant (3-5 years)earns $57,736, a Library Assistant IV (5-7 years)earns $64,544, a Library Services Supervisor (7+ years)earns $93,401,

What are the highest paying states for a Library Assistant?

Library Assistant salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Library Assistant roles are District of Columbia $62,098, California $61,863, Massachusetts $61,038. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Library Assistant roles make?

Salaries for Library Assistant level roles vary by specialization: Assistant Library Director: $69,988; Assistant Library Manager: $64,085; Library Assistant IV: $61,218; Library Technical Assistant: $61,217; Library Assistant III: $54,761.

Library Assistant Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Library Assistant make in Rhode Island?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Library Assistant in Rhode Island is $58,554 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $28.

However, a Library Assistant's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $76,724
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $52,105 to $68,064
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $46,233

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Library Assistant Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$68,064	$5,672	$1,309	$33
Average	$58,554	$4,879	$1,126	$28
25th Percentile	$52,105	$4,342	$1,002	$25

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Key Factors That Influence Library Assistant Salaries

A Library Assistant's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Library Assistant Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Library Assistant's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $40,161
Early Career (1-2 years): $44,830
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $57,736
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $64,544
Expert (over 8 years): $93,401

Levels	Salary
Library A... Level Library Assistant	$40,161
Library A... Level Library Assistant	$44,830
Library A... Level Library Assistant	$57,736
Library A... Level Library Assistant	$64,544
Library S... Level Library Assistant	$93,401

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How Do Library Assistant Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Library Assistants. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $62,098.
California: $61,863.
Massachusetts: $61,038.

District of Columbia $62,098 California $61,863 Massachusetts $61,038 Washington $60,814 New Jersey $60,791 Alaska $60,713 Connecticut $59,939 New York $59,625

Hawaii $58,621 Rhode Island $58,150 Maryland $57,830 Minnesota $57,393 Colorado $57,224 Illinois $57,168 Oregon $56,955 Delaware $56,798

New Hampshire $56,699 Virginia $56,478 Pennsylvania $55,833 Nevada $55,508 North Dakota $55,402 Michigan $55,233 Wisconsin $55,172 Vermont $55,048

Texas $54,706 Maine $54,684 Arizona $54,650 Ohio $54,611 Georgia $54,095 Indiana $53,837 Wyoming $53,786 Utah $53,708

Iowa $53,674 Kansas $53,405 Louisiana $53,326 North Carolina $53,298 Missouri $53,287 Florida $53,068 Montana $52,951 Nebraska $52,838

Kentucky $52,777 South Carolina $52,552 Tennessee $52,412 Idaho $52,356 New Mexico $51,947 Oklahoma $51,857 Alabama $51,526 South Dakota $50,971

Arkansas $50,668 West Virginia $50,505 Mississippi $50,017

Top Paying Cities for Library Assistants

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Adamsville: $59,103
Albion: $58,122
Ashaway: $59,328

Adamsville, RI $59,103 Albion, RI $58,122 Ashaway, RI $59,328 Barrington, RI $58,122 Block Island, RI $59,019 Bradford, RI $59,288 Bristol, RI $58,066 Carolina, RI $58,806

Charlestown, RI $58,868 Chepachet, RI $58,010 Clayville, RI $58,066 Coventry, RI $58,010 West Greenwich, RI $57,970 East Greenwich, RI $58,049 Exeter, RI $59,288 Fiskeville, RI $58,122

Forestdale, RI $58,066 Foster, RI $57,970 Glendale, RI $57,970 Greene, RI $58,621 Greenville, RI $58,122 Harmony, RI $58,105 Harrisville, RI $58,010 Hope, RI $58,122

Hope Valley, RI $59,328 Hopkinton, RI $59,344 Jamestown, RI $58,750 Kenyon, RI $59,272 Little Compton, RI $59,081 Manville, RI $58,122 Mapleville, RI $57,970 Newport, RI $58,761

Middletown, RI $59,008 North Kingstown, RI $57,954 North Scituate, RI $58,105 Oakland, RI $58,026 Pascoag, RI $57,993 Pawtucket, RI $58,122 Central Falls, RI $58,122 Cumberland, RI $58,122

Lincoln, RI $58,122 Portsmouth, RI $58,526 Prudence Island, RI $58,010 Rockville, RI $59,344 Saunderstown, RI $58,784 Shannock, RI $59,255 Slatersville, RI $58,066 Slocum, RI $58,784

Tiverton, RI $59,120 Wakefield, RI $58,722 Kingston, RI $58,733 Narragansett, RI $58,744 Peace Dale, RI $58,722 Warren, RI $58,105 Warwick, RI $58,122 Westerly, RI $59,361

West Kingston, RI $58,767 West Warwick, RI $58,122 Wood River Junction, RI $59,288 Woonsocket, RI $58,066 North Smithfield, RI $58,105 Wyoming, RI $59,272 Providence, RI $58,122 Cranston, RI $58,122

North Providence, RI $58,122 East Providence, RI $58,122 Riverside, RI $58,122 Rumford, RI $58,122 Smithfield, RI $58,122 Johnston, RI $58,122

Library Assistant Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Library Assistant's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on May 18, 2021

$52,105

Average $58,554/year

$68,064

$4,342

Average $4,879/month

$5,672

$1,002

Average $1,126/week

$1,309

$25

Average $28/hour

$33

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$68,064	$5,672	$1,309	$33
Average	$58,554	$4,879	$1,126	$28
25th Percentile	$52,105	$4,342	$1,002	$25

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