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

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

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.

How does experience change A Library Associate 's salary?

A Library Associate 's salary grows with experience: a Library Associate I (0-1 years)earns $39,276, a Library Associate II (1-3 years)earns $43,842, an Library Associate III (3-5 years)earns $56,572, an Library Associate IV (5-7 years)earns $63,122, a Library Services Operations Supervisor (7+ years)earns $91,334,

What are the highest paying states for a Library Associate I?

Library Associate I salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Library Associate I roles are District of Columbia $42,200, California $42,100, Massachusetts $41,500. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Library Associate roles make?

Salaries for Library Associate level roles vary by specialization: Dean - Library: $139,952; Associate Editor Library Journal: $95,697; Library Associate IV: $61,300; Library Assistant IV: $61,218; Library Associate: $55,134.

Library Associate I Salary in Maryland

How much does a Library Associate I make in Maryland?

As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for a Library Associate I in Maryland is $39,300 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $19.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $45,796
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $35,800 to $42,700
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $32,613

10% $32,613

50% (Median) $39,300

90% $45,796

Library Associate I Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$42,700	$3,558	$821	$21
Average	$39,300	$3,275	$756	$19
25th Percentile	$35,800	$2,983	$688	$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): $39,276
Library Associate II (1-3 years): $43,842
Library Associate III (3-5 years): $56,572
Library Associate IV (5-7 years): $63,122
Library Services Operations Supervisor (7+ years): $91,334

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Library Associate I	0-1 years	$39,276
Library Associate II	1-3 years	$43,842
Library Associate III	3-5 years	$56,572
Library Associate IV	5-7 years	$63,122
Library Services Operations Supervisor	7+ years	$91,334

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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:

Owings: $40,500
Riverdale: $41,900
College Park: $41,900

Owings, MD $40,500 Riverdale, MD $41,900 College Park, MD $41,900 Fort Washington, MD $41,900 Oxon Hill, MD $42,000 Suitland, MD $42,000 District Heights, MD $41,900 Temple Hills, MD $42,000

Deale, MD $40,300 Dunkirk, MD $40,700 Fort George G Meade, MD $39,800 Friendship, MD $40,400 Fulton, MD $40,300 Andrews Air Force Base, MD $41,800 Savage, MD $39,900 Shady Side, MD $40,000

Galesville, MD $40,200 Greenbelt, MD $41,700 Glenn Dale, MD $41,300 Upper Marlboro, MD $41,300 Harwood, MD $40,300 Highland, MD $40,300 West River, MD $40,300 Tracys Landing, MD $40,400

Hyattsville, MD $42,000 Jessup, MD $39,700 Bethesda, MD $42,000 Glen Echo, MD $42,000 Chevy Chase, MD $42,000 Cabin John, MD $42,000 Olney, MD $41,000 Brookeville, MD $40,300

Poolesville, MD $40,600 Barnesville, MD $40,000 Beallsville, MD $40,100 Boyds, MD $40,400 Dickerson, MD $40,100 Rockville, MD $41,500 Potomac, MD $41,600 Derwood, MD $41,100

Sandy Spring, MD $40,800 Ashton, MD $40,700 Brinklow, MD $40,400 Burtonsville, MD $40,900 Montgomery Village, MD $40,600 Kensington, MD $41,900 Garrett Park, MD $41,900 Suburb Maryland Fac, MD $41,600

Silver Spring, MD $41,900 Takoma Park, MD $42,000 Aberdeen, MD $38,500 Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD $38,400 Abingdon, MD $38,700 Gunpowder, MD $39,000 Arnold, MD $39,400 Baldwin, MD $38,900

Bel Air, MD $38,600 Belcamp, MD $38,600 Benson, MD $38,400 Boring, MD $38,500 Brooklandville, MD $39,300 Butler, MD $38,800 Chase, MD $39,200 Churchville, MD $38,300

Clarksville, MD $39,900 Cockeysville, MD $38,900 Hunt Valley, MD $39,100 Crownsville, MD $39,700 Darlington, MD $38,000 Davidsonville, MD $40,300 Dayton, MD $39,800 Edgewater, MD $39,900

Edgewood, MD $38,900 Ellicott City, MD $39,400 Columbia, MD $39,700 Fallston, MD $38,800 Finksburg, MD $38,800 Forest Hill, MD $38,400 Fork, MD $39,000 Fort Howard, MD $39,300

Freeland, MD $37,600 Gambrills, MD $39,800 Gibson Island, MD $39,300 Glen Arm, MD $39,200 Glen Burnie, MD $39,300 Glyndon, MD $39,000 Hampstead, MD $38,100 Elkridge, MD $39,400

Hanover, MD $39,400 Harmans, MD $39,400 Havre De Grace, MD $38,200 Hydes, MD $39,000 Jarrettsville, MD $38,200 Joppa, MD $39,000 Kingsville, MD $39,000 Lineboro, MD $37,500

Linthicum Heights, MD $39,400 Long Green, MD $39,100 Spencerville, MD $40,800 Clarksburg, MD $40,000 Damascus, MD $39,600 Germantown, MD $40,800 Annapolis, MD $39,700 Cumberland, MD $36,100

Accident, MD $36,000 Barton, MD $36,200 Bittinger, MD $36,100 Bloomington, MD $36,300 Corriganville, MD $35,900 Eckhart Mines, MD $36,100 Ellerslie, MD $35,900 Flintstone, MD $36,100

Friendsville, MD $36,000 Frostburg, MD $36,000 Grantsville, MD $36,000 Kitzmiller, MD $36,000 Lonaconing, MD $36,100 Luke, MD $36,300 Mc Henry, MD $36,000 Midland, MD $36,300

Midlothian, MD $36,000 Mount Savage, MD $35,900 Oakland, MD $35,900 Oldtown, MD $36,200 Pinto, MD $36,200 Rawlings, MD $36,200 Spring Gap, MD $36,200 Swanton, MD $36,100

Westernport, MD $36,300 Easton, MD $38,900 Barclay, MD $38,600 Bethlehem, MD $38,700 Betterton, MD $38,600 Bozman, MD $39,300 Cambridge, MD $38,700 Centreville, MD $39,000

Chester, MD $39,300 Chestertown, MD $38,800 Church Creek, MD $38,600 Church Hill, MD $38,800 Claiborne, MD $39,300 Cordova, MD $38,800 Crapo, MD $38,300 Crocheron, MD $38,000

Crumpton, MD $38,600 Denton, MD $38,600 East New Market, MD $38,500 Federalsburg, MD $38,500 Fishing Creek, MD $38,400 Galena, MD $38,500 Goldsboro, MD $38,500 Grasonville, MD $39,200

Greensboro, MD $38,500 Henderson, MD $38,600 Hillsboro, MD $38,800 Hurlock, MD $38,500 Ingleside, MD $38,700 Kennedyville, MD $38,500 Mcdaniel, MD $39,300 Madison, MD $38,900

Marydel, MD $38,500 Massey, MD $38,500 Millington, MD $38,500 Neavitt, MD $39,300 Newcomb, MD $39,100 Oxford, MD $38,900 Preston, MD $38,700 Price, MD $38,800

Queen Anne, MD $38,900 Queenstown, MD $39,100 Rhodesdale, MD $38,300 Ridgely, MD $38,700 Rock Hall, MD $39,100 Royal Oak, MD $39,000 Saint Michaels, MD $39,200 Secretary, MD $38,700

Sherwood, MD $39,600 Deal Island, MD $37,700 Eden, MD $37,800 Ewell, MD $37,600 Fruitland, MD $37,900 Girdletree, MD $37,500 Hebron, MD $37,900 Linkwood, MD $38,400

Manokin, MD $37,700 Mardela Springs, MD $38,000 Marion Station, MD $37,500 Nanticoke, MD $37,900 Newark, MD $37,700 Ocean City, MD $37,900 Parsonsburg, MD $37,800 Pittsville, MD $37,800

Pocomoke City, MD $37,600 Powellville, MD $37,800 Princess Anne, MD $37,800 Quantico, MD $37,800 Rehobeth, MD $37,500 Sharptown, MD $38,200 Showell, MD $37,800 Snow Hill, MD $37,700

Stockton, MD $37,400 Tyaskin, MD $37,800 Tylerton, MD $37,600 Upper Fairmount, MD $37,700 Vienna, MD $38,100 Westover, MD $37,700 Whaleyville, MD $37,800 Willards, MD $37,800

Delmar, MD $37,900 North East, MD $38,200 Perry Point, MD $38,200 Perryville, MD $38,200 Port Deposit, MD $38,100 Rising Sun, MD $37,900 Warwick, MD $38,500 Cecilton, MD $38,400

Charlestown, MD $38,200 Chesapeake City, MD $38,400 Childs, MD $38,400 Stevensville, MD $39,400 Colora, MD $37,900 Conowingo, MD $37,900 Earleville, MD $38,400 Elk Mills, MD $38,400

Elkton, MD $38,400 Georgetown, MD $38,400 Lutherville Timonium, MD $39,200 Abell, MD $38,900 Accokeek, MD $41,500 Aquasco, MD $40,500 Avenue, MD $38,900 Barstow, MD $40,000

Bel Alton, MD $40,200 Benedict, MD $40,200 Brandywine, MD $41,100 Broomes Island, MD $39,600 Bryans Road, MD $41,400 Bryantown, MD $40,700 Bushwood, MD $38,900 California, MD $38,900

Callaway, MD $38,600 Chaptico, MD $39,300 Charlotte Hall, MD $39,900 Cheltenham, MD $41,500 Clements, MD $39,300 Cobb Island, MD $39,000 Coltons Point, MD $38,800 Compton, MD $39,000

Dameron, MD $38,200 Dowell, MD $39,000 Drayden, MD $38,200 Faulkner, MD $40,000 Great Mills, MD $38,700 Helen, MD $39,700 Hollywood, MD $39,100 Hughesville, MD $40,400

Huntingtown, MD $40,300 Indian Head, MD $40,500 Ironsides, MD $40,300 Issue, MD $39,200 La Plata, MD $40,600 Leonardtown, MD $38,800 Lexington Park, MD $38,600 Loveville, MD $39,300

Lusby, MD $39,100 Marbury, MD $40,800 Mechanicsville, MD $39,700 Morganza, MD $39,400 Mount Victoria, MD $39,000 Nanjemoy, MD $39,900 Newburg, MD $39,500 Park Hall, MD $38,500

Patuxent River, MD $38,700 Piney Point, MD $38,300 Pomfret, MD $41,100 Port Republic, MD $39,800 Port Tobacco, MD $40,500 Prince Frederick, MD $40,000 Ridge, MD $38,000 Rock Point, MD $39,500

Saint Inigoes, MD $38,100 Saint Leonard, MD $39,600 Saint Marys City, MD $38,500 Scotland, MD $37,700 Solomons, MD $39,000 Sunderland, MD $40,300 Tall Timbers, MD $38,400 Valley Lee, MD $38,400

Welcome, MD $40,200 White Plains, MD $41,100 Southern Md Facility, MD $41,600 Annapolis Junction, MD $39,700 Lanham, MD $41,700 Beltsville, MD $41,700 Laurel, MD $40,800 Bladensburg, MD $42,000

Lothian, MD $40,700 Mount Rainier, MD $42,000 North Beach, MD $40,200 Bowie, MD $40,700 Brentwood, MD $42,000 Capitol Heights, MD $42,000 Chesapeake Beach, MD $40,100 Churchton, MD $40,200

Clinton, MD $41,700 Still Pond, MD $38,700 Sudlersville, MD $38,600 Taylors Island, MD $38,900 Templeville, MD $38,500 Tilghman, MD $39,500 Toddville, MD $38,100 Trappe, MD $38,700

Wingate, MD $38,200 Wittman, MD $39,300 Woolford, MD $38,800 Worton, MD $38,800 Wye Mills, MD $39,100 Frederick, MD $38,600 Adamstown, MD $39,400 Big Pool, MD $36,600

Boonsboro, MD $37,900 Braddock Heights, MD $38,600 Brownsville, MD $38,500 Brunswick, MD $38,800 Buckeystown, MD $39,100 Burkittsville, MD $38,500 Cascade, MD $37,600 Cavetown, MD $37,500

Chewsville, MD $37,600 Clear Spring, MD $37,100 Cooksville, MD $39,300 Emmitsburg, MD $37,700 Fairplay, MD $37,700 Funkstown, MD $37,700 Glenelg, MD $39,800 Glenwood, MD $39,600

Hagerstown, MD $37,500 Hancock, MD $36,400 Ijamsville, MD $39,300 Jefferson, MD $38,900 Keedysville, MD $38,000 Keymar, MD $38,000 Knoxville, MD $38,600 Ladiesburg, MD $38,200

Libertytown, MD $38,500 Lisbon, MD $39,300 Little Orleans, MD $36,200 Maugansville, MD $37,300 Middletown, MD $38,500 Monrovia, MD $39,200 Mount Airy, MD $39,000 Myersville, MD $38,000

New Market, MD $38,800 New Midway, MD $38,200 New Windsor, MD $38,500 Point Of Rocks, MD $39,300 Rocky Ridge, MD $37,900 Rohrersville, MD $38,300 Sabillasville, MD $37,600 Saint James, MD $37,700

Sharpsburg, MD $38,000 Smithsburg, MD $37,600 Sykesville, MD $39,100 Taneytown, MD $37,800 Thurmont, MD $37,900 Tuscarora, MD $39,500 Union Bridge, MD $38,300 Unionville, MD $38,500

Walkersville, MD $38,400 West Friendship, MD $39,400 Williamsport, MD $37,500 Woodbine, MD $39,300 Woodsboro, MD $38,200 Salisbury, MD $37,900 Allen, MD $37,800 Berlin, MD $37,800

Bishopville, MD $37,800 Bivalve, MD $38,000 Manchester, MD $37,600 Marriottsville, MD $39,300 Maryland Line, MD $37,500 Mayo, MD $39,800 Millersville, MD $39,500 Monkton, MD $38,600

Odenton, MD $39,900 Crofton, MD $40,100 Owings Mills, MD $39,200 Parkton, MD $38,000 Pasadena, MD $39,300 Perry Hall, MD $39,200 Perryman, MD $38,600 Phoenix, MD $39,000

Pylesville, MD $37,700 Randallstown, MD $39,200 Reisterstown, MD $39,100 Riderwood, MD $39,300 Riva, MD $40,000 Severn, MD $39,500 Severna Park, MD $39,400 Simpsonville, MD $39,800

Sparks Glencoe, MD $38,700 Crisfield, MD $37,600 Stevenson, MD $39,300 Dhs, MD $41,500 Waldorf, MD $41,000 Street, MD $37,900 Upperco, MD $38,500 Upper Falls, MD $39,100

Westminster, MD $38,500 Whiteford, MD $37,700 White Hall, MD $37,900 White Marsh, MD $39,200 Woodstock, MD $39,300 Baltimore, MD $39,300 Towson, MD $39,300 Gwynn Oak, MD $39,300

Pikesville, MD $39,300 Sparrows Point, MD $39,300 Middle River, MD $39,200 Essex, MD $39,300 Dundalk, MD $39,300 Brooklyn, MD $39,300 Curtis Bay, MD $39,300 Halethorpe, MD $39,300

Catonsville, MD $39,400 Parkville, MD $39,300 Nottingham, MD $39,300 Rosedale, MD $39,300 Windsor Mill, MD $39,300 Gaithersburg, MD $41,000 Washington Grove, MD $41,000

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 $43,919. While startup companies pay approximate $37,151.

Library Associate I Salary by Company Size

Company Size	Employees	Average Salary
Startup	1~50	$37,151
Growth Stage	51~500	$39,291
Established	501~5000	$42,410
Enterprise	5000+	$43,919

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	$47,160	$23.0	20%
Pharmaceuticals	$47,160	$23.0	20%
Software & Networking	$47,160	$23.0	20%
Biotechnology	$45,195	$22.0	15%
Energy & Utilities	$45,195	$22.0	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.

$35,800

Average $39,300/year

$42,700

$2,983

Average $3,275/month

$3,558

$688

Average $756/week

$821

$17

Average $19/hour

$21

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$42,700	$3,558	$821	$21
Average	$39,300	$3,275	$756	$19
25th Percentile	$35,800	$2,983	$688	$17

Library Associate I Salary Growth & Career Path

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Library Associate I Salary Growth and Career Path
Next Step Role	Estimate Salary	Projected Raise
Library Associate II	$43,900	12%
Health Science Library Manager	$97,500	148%
Science & Engineering Library Services Manager	$134,000	241%

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