Hourly Wage for Library Associate I Salary in the United States

What is the highest and lowest hourly pay for Library Associate I?

As of September 01, 2026, the average hourly rate for a Library Associate I in the United States is $18, which translates to an annual salary of about $38,100.

However, the hourly wage can vary significantly based on several factors. Here’s a detailed look at the typical pay range per hour:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $21 per hour
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $17 to $20 per hour
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $15 per hour

10% $15

50% (Median) $18

90% $21

Library Associate I Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$41,400	$3,450	$796	$20
Average	$38,100	$3,175	$733	$18
25th Percentile	$34,700	$2,892	$667	$17

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Key Factors That Influence Library Associate I Salaries

A Library Associate I'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 Associate Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Library Associate I'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:

Library Associate I (0-1 years): $38,091
Library Associate II (1-3 years): $42,520
Library Associate III (3-5 years): $54,866
Library Associate IV (5-7 years): $61,218
Library Services Operations Supervisor (7+ years): $88,579

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Library Associate I	0-1 years	$38,091
Library Associate II	1-3 years	$42,520
Library Associate III	3-5 years	$54,866
Library Associate IV	5-7 years	$61,218
Library Services Operations Supervisor	7+ years	$88,579

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How Do Library Associate I 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 Associate Is. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $42,200.
California: $42,100.
Massachusetts: $41,500.

District of Columbia $42,200 California $42,100 Massachusetts $41,500 Washington $41,400 New Jersey $41,300 Alaska $41,300 Connecticut $40,800 New York $40,500

Hawaii $39,900 Rhode Island $39,500 Maryland $39,300 Minnesota $39,000 Illinois $38,900 Colorado $38,900 Oregon $38,700 Delaware $38,600

New Hampshire $38,600 Virginia $38,400 Pennsylvania $38,000 Nevada $37,700 North Dakota $37,700 Michigan $37,600 Wisconsin $37,500 Vermont $37,400

Arizona $37,200 Maine $37,200 Texas $37,200 Ohio $37,100 Georgia $36,800 Indiana $36,600 Wyoming $36,600 Utah $36,500

Iowa $36,500 Kansas $36,300 Louisiana $36,300 North Carolina $36,200 Missouri $36,200 Florida $36,100 Montana $36,000 Nebraska $35,900

Kentucky $35,900 South Carolina $35,700 Tennessee $35,600 Idaho $35,600 New Mexico $35,300 Oklahoma $35,300 Alabama $35,000 South Dakota $34,700

Arkansas $34,500 West Virginia $34,400 Mississippi $34,000

Top Paying Cities for Library Associate Is

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:

San Jose: $48,100
San Francisco: $47,600
Oakland: $46,600

San Jose, CA $48,100

San Francisco, CA $47,600

Oakland, CA $46,600

New York, NY $43,900

Paramus, NJ $43,400

Queens Village, NY $43,400

Passaic, NJ $43,300

Bergenfield, NJ $43,300

Huntington, NY $43,200

Stamford, CT $43,200

Newark, NJ $43,000

Bridgeport, CT $42,900

Vallejo, CA $42,800

New Brunswick, NJ $42,800

Petaluma, CA $42,800

Middlesex, NJ $42,700

Somerset, NJ $42,700

Santa Cruz, CA $42,600

Boston, MA $42,400

Monterey, CA $42,200

Seattle, WA $42,200

Santa Rosa, CA $42,100

Los Angeles, CA $42,100

Juneau, AK $42,000

Washington, DC $42,000

Orange, CA $41,900

Santa Ana, CA $41,800

Long Beach, CA $41,700

Anaheim, CA $41,700

Anchorage, AK $41,700

Santa Maria, CA $41,600

Everett, WA $41,600

Danbury, CT $41,400

Bremerton, WA $41,400

Trenton, NJ $41,200

San Diego, CA $41,200

Santa Barbara, CA $41,200

Sacramento, CA $41,200

New Suffolk, NY $41,200

Tacoma, WA $41,200

Brockton, MA $41,100

Fairbanks, AK $41,000

Stockton, CA $40,900

Ventura, CA $40,900

Nashua, NH $40,900

Lompoc, CA $40,900

Lowell, MA $40,900

Modesto, CA $40,600

Poughkeepsie, NY $40,500

Olympia, WA $40,400

Kennewick, WA $40,400

New Haven, CT $40,400

Lawrence, MA $40,300

Richland, WA $40,200

New Bedford, MA $40,200

Riverside, CA $40,200

Hartford, CT $40,200

Bakersfield, CA $40,100

San Bernardino, CA $40,100

New Britain, CT $40,100

Atlantic City, NJ $40,100

New London, CT $40,100

Norwich, CT $40,100

Portsmouth, NH $40,100

Worcester, MA $40,000

Boulder, CO $40,000

Portland, OR $40,000

Minneapolis, MN $39,800

Philadelphia, PA $39,800

Honolulu, HI $39,700

Vineland, NJ $39,600

Saint Paul, MN $39,600

Providence, RI $39,500

Chicago, IL $39,400

Bellingham, WA $39,400

Baltimore, MD $39,300

Springfield, MA $39,300

Chico, CA $39,200

Pittsfield, MA $39,100

Manchester, NH $39,100

Spokane, WA $38,900

Denver, CO $38,900

Albany, NY $38,700

Troy, NY $38,700

Nassau, NY $38,600

Schenectady, NY $38,600

Wilmington, DE $38,600

Burlington, VT $38,500

Salem, OR $38,500

Portland, ME $38,400

Yakima, WA $38,400

Milwaukee, WI $38,200

Fresno, CA $38,200

Rochester, MN $38,200

Reno, NV $38,200

Detroit, MI $38,100

Ann Arbor, MI $38,100

Allentown, PA $38,100

Colorado Springs, CO $38,100

Houston, TX $38,000

Syracuse, NY $38,000

Carson City, NV $38,000

Eugene, OR $38,000

Gary, IN $37,900

Springfield, OR $37,900

Bismarck, ND $37,900

Galveston, TX $37,900

Fort Collins, CO $37,800

Concord, NH $37,800

Medford, OR $37,800

Austin, TX $37,800

Dallas, TX $37,700

Phoenix, AZ $37,700

Reading, PA $37,700

Mesa, AZ $37,700

Saint Cloud, MN $37,600

Madison, WI $37,600

Utica, NY $37,500

Rochester, NY $37,400

Des Moines, IA $37,400

Raleigh, NC $37,400

Atlanta, GA $37,300

Battle Creek, MI $37,300

Salt Lake City, UT $37,300

Lancaster, PA $37,300

Columbus, OH $37,200

Fort Worth, TX $37,200

Champaign, IL $37,200

Boca Raton, FL $37,200

Kansas City, MO $37,200

Harrisburg, PA $37,200

Kansas City, KS $37,200

Pittsburgh, PA $37,100

Richmond, VA $37,100

Indianapolis, IN $37,100

Cleveland, OH $37,100

Las Vegas, NV $37,100

Cincinnati, OH $37,100

Petersburg, VA $37,000

Charlotte, NC $36,900

Racine, WI $36,900

Dayton, OH $36,900

Buffalo, NY $36,900

Huntsville, AL $36,900

Pueblo, CO $36,900

Lebanon, PA $36,900

Lansing, MI $36,900

Saint Louis, MO $36,900

Appleton, WI $36,900

Toledo, OH $36,800

Benton Harbor, MI $36,800

Binghamton, NY $36,800

Lorain, OH $36,800

Rock Hill, SC $36,800

Billings, MT $36,800

Gastonia, NC $36,800

Elkhart, IN $36,800

York, PA $36,800

Beaumont, TX $36,800

Fort Lauderdale, FL $36,700

Flagstaff, AZ $36,700

Fargo, ND $36,700

Springfield, IL $36,700

Rockford, IL $36,700

Elyria, OH $36,700

Duluth, MN $36,600

Miami, FL $36,600

Grand Forks, ND $36,600

Cheyenne, WY $36,600

Hialeah, FL $36,500

Louisville, KY $36,500

Grand Rapids, MI $36,500

Cedar Rapids, IA $36,500

Bangor, ME $36,500

Durham, NC $36,500

Casper, WY $36,400

Scranton, PA $36,400

New Orleans, LA $36,400

Virginia Beach, VA $36,400

Akron, OH $36,300

Peoria, IL $36,300

Sarasota, FL $36,300

Saint Petersburg, FL $36,200

Tucson, AZ $36,200

Jamestown, NY $36,200

Davenport, IA $36,200

Nashville, TN $36,200

Baton Rouge, LA $36,200

Green Bay, WI $36,200

Omaha, NE $36,200

Tampa, FL $36,200

Charleston, SC $36,200

Bradenton, FL $36,100

Evansville, IN $36,100

Port Arthur, TX $36,100

Santa Fe, NM $36,000

Orlando, FL $36,000

Clearwater, FL $36,000

La Crosse, WI $35,900

Canton, OH $35,900

Albuquerque, NM $35,900

Newport News, VA $35,900

Rock Island, IL $35,800

Laramie, WY $35,800

Norfolk, VA $35,800

High Point, NC $35,800

Ogden, UT $35,800

Corpus Christi, TX $35,800

Fort Myers, FL $35,700

Tulsa, OK $35,700

Memphis, TN $35,700

Moline, IL $35,700

Boise, ID $35,700

Salisbury, NC $35,700

Jacksonville, FL $35,700

Saginaw, MI $35,700

Waterloo, IA $35,600

Spartanburg, SC $35,600

Lincoln, NE $35,600

Fort Wayne, IN $35,600

Provo, UT $35,600

Cedar Falls, IA $35,500

San Antonio, TX $35,500

Greensboro, NC $35,500

South Bend, IN $35,500

Savannah, GA $35,500

Muskegon, MI $35,400

Birmingham, AL $35,400

Winston Salem, NC $35,400

Lima, OH $35,300

Tuscaloosa, AL $35,300

Greenville, SC $35,300

Wichita, KS $35,300

Lexington, KY $35,300

Lake Charles, LA $35,300

Augusta, GA $35,300

Anderson, IN $35,300

Columbia, SC $35,200

Springfield, OH $35,200

Asheville, NC $35,200

Bloomington, IN $35,100

Knoxville, TN $35,000

Shreveport, LA $35,000

Topeka, KS $34,900

Frankfort, KY $34,900

Wilmington, NC $34,900

Roanoke, VA $34,900

Oklahoma City, OK $34,800

Chillicothe, OH $34,800

Longview, TX $34,800

Melbourne, FL $34,800

Sioux Falls, SD $34,800

Mobile, AL $34,800

Killeen, TX $34,700

Fayetteville, AR $34,700

Altoona, PA $34,700

Terre Haute, IN $34,700

Amarillo, TX $34,700

Chattanooga, TN $34,600

Sioux City, IA $34,600

Idaho Falls, ID $34,600

Lynchburg, VA $34,600

Daytona Beach, FL $34,500

Lafayette, LA $34,500

Youngstown, OH $34,500

Portsmouth, OH $34,500

Gainesville, FL $34,500

Little Rock, AR $34,500

Clarksville, TN $34,400

Pensacola, FL $34,400

Temple, TX $34,400

Hopkinsville, KY $34,300

Erie, PA $34,300

Florence, SC $34,300

Waco, TX $34,200

Fayetteville, NC $34,200

Tallahassee, FL $34,200

Great Falls, MT $34,200

Charleston, WV $34,200

Macon, GA $34,200

Helena, MT $34,100

Pine Bluff, AR $34,100

Vincennes, IN $34,100

Lubbock, TX $34,100

Alamogordo, NM $34,000

Twin Falls, ID $34,000

Rapid City, SD $34,000

Montgomery, AL $33,900

Parkersburg, WV $33,900

Huntington, WV $33,900

Greenville, MS $33,900

Jackson, MS $33,900

Wichita Falls, TX $33,800

Springfield, MO $33,800

Biloxi, MS $33,800

Monroe, LA $33,800

Abilene, TX $33,700

Pascagoula, MS $33,700

Sumter, SC $33,700

Johnstown, PA $33,700

Columbus, GA $33,700

Kingsport, TN $33,600

Albany, GA $33,600

Gulfport, MS $33,500

Alexandria, LA $33,400

Fort Smith, AR $33,300

El Paso, TX $33,200

Harlingen, TX $33,000

Las Cruces, NM $33,000

Pocatello, ID $32,900

Florence, AL $32,900

Brownsville, TX $32,900

Mcallen, TX $32,800

Dothan, AL $32,800

Columbus, MS $32,500

Altus, OK $32,400

Lawton, OK $32,300

Pierre, SD $32,100

Library Associate I Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

Library Associate I salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $42,578. While startup companies pay approximate $36,017.

Library Associate I Salary by Company Size

Company Size	Employees	Average Salary
Startup	1~50	$36,017
Growth Stage	51~500	$38,092
Established	501~5000	$41,115
Enterprise	5000+	$42,578

Library Associate I Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Library Associate I roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 50% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Insurance and Pharmaceuticals sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 20% above the average. In contrast, Library Associate positions in Transportation or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Library Associate I as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Library Associate I

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Insurance	$45,720	$22.0	20%
Pharmaceuticals	$45,720	$22.0	20%
Software & Networking	$45,720	$22.0	20%
Biotechnology	$43,815	$21.0	15%
Energy & Utilities	$43,815	$21.0	15%

Library Associate I Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Library Associate I'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.

$34,700

Average $38,100/year

$41,400

$2,892

Average $3,175/month

$3,450

$667

Average $733/week

$796

$17

Average $18/hour

$20

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$41,400	$3,450	$796	$20
Average	$38,100	$3,175	$733	$18
25th Percentile	$34,700	$2,892	$667	$17

Salary Trends for Library Associate I

Salaries for a Library Associate I can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $39,567 in 2023 to around $39,011 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Library Associate I salary trends, .

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2024	$39,330
2025	$39,011
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Most common benefits for Library Associate I

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401 (k)
Disability
Healthcare
Pension
Time Off (days)

Common company salaries for Library Associate I

Here are companies hiring for Library Associate I and their salaries, click below for more details.

C $128,509/per year

C R Bard Inc Biotechnology the United States

H $124,697/per year

Henry Schein Canada Biotechnology the United States

N $123,899/per year

Nordex Inc Biotechnology the United States

N $120,416/per year

Nipro Corp Biotechnology the United States

E $115,870/per year

Enovis Biotechnology the United States

A $114,553/per year

Advanced Research Projects Agency - Energy Biotechnology the United States

M $112,110/per year

MiniMed Inc Biotechnology the United States

L $111,500/per year

Labcorp Drug Development Biotechnology the United States

L $110,229/per year

Life Technologies Corp Biotechnology the United States

Z $106,224/per year

Zimmer Biomet Biotechnology the United States

P $103,077/per year

Promontory Therapeutics Biotechnology the United States

S $102,181/per year

Steris PLC Biotechnology the United States

G $97,274/per year

Gavin Conferences Pty Ltd Biotechnology the United States

E $94,764/per year

Endeavor BioMedicines Biotechnology the United States

R $94,402/per year

Replay Holdings LLC Biotechnology the United States

P $94,235/per year

Pleno Inc Biotechnology the United States

S $93,666/per year

Simulaids Inc Biotechnology the United States

N $88,880/per year

NOIRLab/CAS Biotechnology the United States

O $86,468/per year

Onward Technology Biotechnology the United States

L $84,895/per year

LED Medical Diagnostics Inc Biotechnology the United States

E $84,682/per year

Eyeco Ltd Biotechnology the United States

P $84,523/per year

Paerosol Biotechnology the United States

I $83,525/per year

IONIQ Sciences Inc Biotechnology the United States

S $82,815/per year

Stateside PPE Biotechnology the United States

D $82,041/per year

Digi Bio Biotechnology the United States

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FAQ about Library Associate I

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Library Associate I?

The Insurance industry offers the highest average compensation for Library Associate I roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

2. How many hours do you work as a librarian?

School librarians and library media specialists generally follow the same work and vacation schedules as teachers, enjoying summers off. Special librarians, like corporate librarians, usually work standard business hours but may exceed 40 hours per week to meet deadlines. Salaries for Library Associates range from $34,600 to $43,900, with a midpoint of $38,900.

3. What is the highest paying library job?

The highest paying library job is typically a Library Associate, with a salary range from $34,600 to $43,900. The average salary for this position is around $38,900. Factors such as location, experience, and specific job responsibilities can influence the exact salary within this range.

4. Can librarians make good money?

Librarians can earn a competitive salary, with Library Associates making between $34,600 and $43,900 annually. The median salary is approximately $38,900, indicating that many professionals in this field can achieve a stable income while contributing to their communities through valuable library services.

5. Do you need a masters to work in a library USA?

In the USA, a master's degree in library science (MLS) is typically required for most librarian roles in public, academic, and special libraries. However, school librarians may not need an MLS but must fulfill state teaching requirements. Salaries for Library Associates range from $34,600 to $43,900, with a median salary of $38,900.

6. What is the difference between a library associate and a library assistant?

A Library Associate typically has more responsibilities than a Library Assistant, often involving planning and managing library operations. The salary for a Library Associate ranges from $34,600 to $43,900, with a midpoint of $38,900, reflecting the higher level of responsibility compared to a Library Assistant.

7. What is the lowest salary for a librarian?

The lowest salary for a Library Associate is $34,600. The average salary is around $38,900, while the highest salary can reach up to $43,900. These figures reflect the typical salary range for this position, providing a clear understanding of the compensation landscape for Library Associates.

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Hourly Wage for Library Associate I Salary in the United States

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Top Paying Cities for Library Associate Is

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Most common benefits for Library Associate I

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FAQ about Library Associate I

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Library Associate I?

2. How many hours do you work as a librarian?

3. What is the highest paying library job?

4. Can librarians make good money?

5. Do you need a masters to work in a library USA?

6. What is the difference between a library associate and a library assistant?

7. What is the lowest salary for a librarian?

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What is the highest and lowest hourly pay for Library Associate I?

Key Factors That Influence Library Associate I Salaries

How Experience Level Affects Library Associate Salaries?

How Do Library Associate I Salaries Vary from State to State?

Top Paying Cities for Library Associate Is

Library Associate I Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

Library Associate I Salary by Company Size

Library Associate I Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

The top paying industries for a Library Associate I

Library Associate I Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

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Average Annual Salary of Library Associate I Over Time

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FAQ about Library Associate I

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Library Associate I?

2. How many hours do you work as a librarian?

3. What is the highest paying library job?

4. Can librarians make good money?

5. Do you need a masters to work in a library USA?

6. What is the difference between a library associate and a library assistant?

7. What is the lowest salary for a librarian?

Where Does Our Salary Data Come From?

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