Hourly Wage for Library Associate III Salary in the United States

How much does an Library Associate III make hourly?

As of September 01, 2026, the average hourly rate for an Library Associate III in the United States is $26, which translates to an annual salary of about $54,900.

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): $35 per hour
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $24 to $31 per hour
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $21 per hour

10% $21

50% (Median) $26

90% $35

Library Associate III Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$63,800	$5,317	$1,227	$31
Average	$54,900	$4,575	$1,056	$26
25th Percentile	$48,900	$4,075	$940	$24

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Key Factors That Influence Library Associate III Salaries

An Library Associate III'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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Library Associate Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Library Associate III'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 III 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 IIIs. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $60,800.
California: $60,600.
Massachusetts: $59,800.

District of Columbia $60,800 California $60,600 Massachusetts $59,800 Washington $59,500 New Jersey $59,500 Alaska $59,400 Connecticut $58,700 New York $58,400

Hawaii $57,400 Rhode Island $56,900 Maryland $56,600 Minnesota $56,200 Illinois $56,000 Colorado $56,000 Oregon $55,800 Delaware $55,600

New Hampshire $55,500 Virginia $55,300 Pennsylvania $54,700 Nevada $54,400 North Dakota $54,200 Michigan $54,100 Wisconsin $54,000 Vermont $53,900

Texas $53,600 Ohio $53,500 Maine $53,500 Arizona $53,500 Georgia $53,000 Indiana $52,700 Wyoming $52,700 Utah $52,600

Iowa $52,600 Kansas $52,300 Louisiana $52,200 North Carolina $52,200 Missouri $52,200 Florida $52,000 Montana $51,800 Nebraska $51,700

Kentucky $51,700 South Carolina $51,500 Tennessee $51,300 Idaho $51,300 New Mexico $50,900 Oklahoma $50,800 Alabama $50,500 South Dakota $49,900

Arkansas $49,600 West Virginia $49,500 Mississippi $49,000

Top Paying Cities for Library Associate IIIs

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: $69,300
San Francisco: $68,500
Oakland: $67,100

San Jose, CA $69,300

San Francisco, CA $68,500

Oakland, CA $67,100

New York, NY $63,200

Paramus, NJ $62,500

Queens Village, NY $62,500

Passaic, NJ $62,400

Bergenfield, NJ $62,400

Huntington, NY $62,300

Stamford, CT $62,300

Newark, NJ $61,800

Bridgeport, CT $61,700

Vallejo, CA $61,600

New Brunswick, NJ $61,600

Petaluma, CA $61,600

Middlesex, NJ $61,500

Somerset, NJ $61,400

Santa Cruz, CA $61,400

Boston, MA $61,000

Monterey, CA $60,800

Seattle, WA $60,700

Santa Rosa, CA $60,700

Los Angeles, CA $60,700

Juneau, AK $60,500

Washington, DC $60,500

Orange, CA $60,300

Long Beach, CA $60,100

Anaheim, CA $60,100

Santa Ana, CA $60,100

Anchorage, AK $60,000

Santa Maria, CA $59,900

Everett, WA $59,900

Danbury, CT $59,700

Bremerton, WA $59,600

Sacramento, CA $59,400

Tacoma, WA $59,400

New Suffolk, NY $59,400

San Diego, CA $59,300

Trenton, NJ $59,300

Santa Barbara, CA $59,300

Brockton, MA $59,200

Fairbanks, AK $59,100

Lompoc, CA $58,900

Lowell, MA $58,900

Ventura, CA $58,900

Nashua, NH $58,900

Stockton, CA $58,800

Modesto, CA $58,400

Poughkeepsie, NY $58,300

New Haven, CT $58,200

Olympia, WA $58,200

Kennewick, WA $58,200

Lawrence, MA $58,000

Hartford, CT $58,000

New Bedford, MA $57,900

Riverside, CA $57,900

Richland, WA $57,900

San Bernardino, CA $57,800

New London, CT $57,800

Atlantic City, NJ $57,800

Bakersfield, CA $57,800

New Britain, CT $57,800

Norwich, CT $57,700

Portsmouth, NH $57,700

Boulder, CO $57,600

Portland, OR $57,500

Worcester, MA $57,500

Minneapolis, MN $57,400

Philadelphia, PA $57,300

Honolulu, HI $57,100

Saint Paul, MN $57,100

Vineland, NJ $57,100

Providence, RI $56,900

Chicago, IL $56,700

Bellingham, WA $56,700

Springfield, MA $56,600

Baltimore, MD $56,600

Chico, CA $56,500

Pittsfield, MA $56,300

Manchester, NH $56,200

Spokane, WA $56,000

Denver, CO $56,000

Albany, NY $55,700

Troy, NY $55,700

Nassau, NY $55,600

Schenectady, NY $55,600

Wilmington, DE $55,500

Burlington, VT $55,500

Salem, OR $55,400

Portland, ME $55,300

Yakima, WA $55,200

Rochester, MN $55,100

Reno, NV $55,000

Fresno, CA $55,000

Milwaukee, WI $55,000

Detroit, MI $54,900

Ann Arbor, MI $54,900

Allentown, PA $54,900

Carson City, NV $54,800

Syracuse, NY $54,800

Colorado Springs, CO $54,800

Houston, TX $54,700

Eugene, OR $54,700

Gary, IN $54,600

Springfield, OR $54,600

Bismarck, ND $54,600

Galveston, TX $54,500

Austin, TX $54,400

Concord, NH $54,400

Medford, OR $54,400

Fort Collins, CO $54,400

Mesa, AZ $54,300

Reading, PA $54,300

Phoenix, AZ $54,200

Dallas, TX $54,200

Saint Cloud, MN $54,200

Madison, WI $54,100

Utica, NY $54,000

Raleigh, NC $53,900

Des Moines, IA $53,900

Rochester, NY $53,900

Atlanta, GA $53,800

Battle Creek, MI $53,800

Salt Lake City, UT $53,700

Lancaster, PA $53,700

Harrisburg, PA $53,600

Pittsburgh, PA $53,500

Boca Raton, FL $53,500

Columbus, OH $53,500

Fort Worth, TX $53,500

Champaign, IL $53,500

Kansas City, KS $53,500

Kansas City, MO $53,500

Richmond, VA $53,400

Indianapolis, IN $53,400

Cleveland, OH $53,400

Las Vegas, NV $53,400

Cincinnati, OH $53,400

Petersburg, VA $53,300

Lebanon, PA $53,200

Huntsville, AL $53,200

Lansing, MI $53,200

Pueblo, CO $53,100

Appleton, WI $53,100

Buffalo, NY $53,100

Dayton, OH $53,100

Racine, WI $53,100

Charlotte, NC $53,100

Saint Louis, MO $53,100

Elkhart, IN $53,000

York, PA $53,000

Gastonia, NC $53,000

Billings, MT $53,000

Beaumont, TX $53,000

Lorain, OH $53,000

Benton Harbor, MI $53,000

Toledo, OH $53,000

Elyria, OH $52,900

Fargo, ND $52,900

Springfield, IL $52,900

Rock Hill, SC $52,900

Rockford, IL $52,900

Binghamton, NY $52,900

Flagstaff, AZ $52,800

Fort Lauderdale, FL $52,800

Duluth, MN $52,800

Miami, FL $52,800

Grand Forks, ND $52,700

Cheyenne, WY $52,700

Bangor, ME $52,600

Hialeah, FL $52,500

Grand Rapids, MI $52,500

Durham, NC $52,500

Cedar Rapids, IA $52,500

Louisville, KY $52,500

Casper, WY $52,400

Scranton, PA $52,400

New Orleans, LA $52,300

Virginia Beach, VA $52,300

Akron, OH $52,300

Baton Rouge, LA $52,200

Charleston, SC $52,200

Green Bay, WI $52,200

Sarasota, FL $52,200

Nashville, TN $52,200

Peoria, IL $52,200

Omaha, NE $52,200

Davenport, IA $52,100

Jamestown, NY $52,100

Tucson, AZ $52,100

Saint Petersburg, FL $52,100

Tampa, FL $52,100

Bradenton, FL $52,000

Evansville, IN $52,000

Port Arthur, TX $52,000

Santa Fe, NM $51,900

Orlando, FL $51,800

Clearwater, FL $51,800

La Crosse, WI $51,700

Canton, OH $51,700

Ogden, UT $51,600

High Point, NC $51,600

Albuquerque, NM $51,600

Newport News, VA $51,600

Corpus Christi, TX $51,500

Norfolk, VA $51,500

Laramie, WY $51,500

Rock Island, IL $51,500

Saginaw, MI $51,500

Jacksonville, FL $51,500

Salisbury, NC $51,500

Boise, ID $51,400

Moline, IL $51,400

Fort Myers, FL $51,400

Memphis, TN $51,400

Tulsa, OK $51,400

Waterloo, IA $51,300

Spartanburg, SC $51,300

Cedar Falls, IA $51,200

Provo, UT $51,200

Fort Wayne, IN $51,200

Lincoln, NE $51,200

San Antonio, TX $51,100

Greensboro, NC $51,100

South Bend, IN $51,100

Savannah, GA $51,100

Muskegon, MI $51,000

Birmingham, AL $51,000

Winston Salem, NC $51,000

Lake Charles, LA $50,900

Anderson, IN $50,900

Lexington, KY $50,800

Augusta, GA $50,800

Greenville, SC $50,800

Lima, OH $50,800

Wichita, KS $50,800

Tuscaloosa, AL $50,800

Springfield, OH $50,700

Columbia, SC $50,700

Bloomington, IN $50,600

Asheville, NC $50,600

Knoxville, TN $50,400

Shreveport, LA $50,400

Wilmington, NC $50,300

Roanoke, VA $50,300

Topeka, KS $50,200

Frankfort, KY $50,200

Oklahoma City, OK $50,200

Chillicothe, OH $50,100

Longview, TX $50,100

Melbourne, FL $50,100

Sioux Falls, SD $50,000

Mobile, AL $50,000

Terre Haute, IN $50,000

Altoona, PA $50,000

Amarillo, TX $50,000

Fayetteville, AR $49,900

Chattanooga, TN $49,900

Killeen, TX $49,900

Sioux City, IA $49,800

Idaho Falls, ID $49,800

Lynchburg, VA $49,800

Gainesville, FL $49,700

Portsmouth, OH $49,700

Little Rock, AR $49,700

Daytona Beach, FL $49,600

Lafayette, LA $49,600

Youngstown, OH $49,600

Clarksville, TN $49,600

Pensacola, FL $49,600

Temple, TX $49,600

Hopkinsville, KY $49,400

Erie, PA $49,400

Florence, SC $49,400

Great Falls, MT $49,300

Charleston, WV $49,300

Waco, TX $49,200

Fayetteville, NC $49,200

Tallahassee, FL $49,200

Macon, GA $49,200

Helena, MT $49,100

Pine Bluff, AR $49,100

Vincennes, IN $49,100

Lubbock, TX $49,000

Alamogordo, NM $49,000

Twin Falls, ID $48,900

Rapid City, SD $48,900

Montgomery, AL $48,800

Parkersburg, WV $48,800

Jackson, MS $48,800

Huntington, WV $48,800

Greenville, MS $48,800

Wichita Falls, TX $48,700

Springfield, MO $48,700

Biloxi, MS $48,700

Columbus, GA $48,600

Johnstown, PA $48,600

Monroe, LA $48,600

Sumter, SC $48,600

Pascagoula, MS $48,500

Abilene, TX $48,500

Kingsport, TN $48,300

Albany, GA $48,300

Gulfport, MS $48,300

Alexandria, LA $48,100

Fort Smith, AR $48,000

El Paso, TX $47,800

Las Cruces, NM $47,600

Harlingen, TX $47,400

Pocatello, ID $47,400

Florence, AL $47,400

Brownsville, TX $47,300

Mcallen, TX $47,200

Dothan, AL $47,200

Columbus, MS $46,800

Altus, OK $46,600

Lawton, OK $46,500

Pierre, SD $46,300

What Skills Can Increase an Library Associate III's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

Customer Service (Mentioned in 28.16% Job Postings): Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
Service Desk (Mentioned in 1.65% Job Postings): A service desk is the single point of contact between the service provider and users for everyday activities. Goal of a service desk is to provide resolutions for user requests as efficiently as possible.
Library Science (Mentioned in 1.37% Job Postings): Is an academic discipline that is sometimes referred to as information studies. This field focuses on how to classify and use data or objects and emphasizes the importance of preserving knowledge and promoting literacy.

Skills	Demand Percentage
Customer Service	28.16%
Service Desk	1.65%
Library Science	1.37%

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What skills can make your compensation higher?

Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on an Library Associate III's salary.

Collaboration: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
Leadership: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
Presentation: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.

Skill	Salary	Salary % Increase
Collaboration	$58,194	6%
Leadership	$58,194	6%
Presentation	$58,194	6%

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

Library Associate III salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $61,353. While startup companies pay approximate $51,898.

Library Associate III Salary by Company Size

Company Size	Employees	Average Salary
Startup	1~50	$51,898
Growth Stage	51~500	$54,888
Established	501~5000	$59,244
Enterprise	5000+	$61,353

Library Associate III Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Library Associate III roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 22% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Construction and Insurance sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 12% above the average. In contrast, Library Associate positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit or Internet typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Library Associate III as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Library Associate III

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Construction	$61,488	$30.0	12%
Insurance	$59,841	$29.0	9%
Business Services	$59,292	$29.0	8%
Energy & Utilities	$58,194	$28.0	6%
Healthcare	$57,096	$27.0	4%

How Education impacts an Library Associate III's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Library Associate IIIs enter the field with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for an Library Associate III with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $53,406 and $57,652).

Library Associate III Salaries by Degree Level

$59,000
$58,200
$57,400
$56,600
$55,800
$55,000
$54,300
$53,500

Typical Education for Library Associate III
Degree Level	% of user with this level of education
No Diploma	0.8%
High School	16.9%
Associates	12.9%
Bachelors	52.2%
Masters	17.3%
Doctorate	0.0%

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

Understanding how an Library Associate III'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.

$48,900

Average $54,900/year

$63,800

$4,075

Average $4,575/month

$5,317

$940

Average $1,056/week

$1,227

$24

Average $26/hour

$31

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$63,800	$5,317	$1,227	$31
Average	$54,900	$4,575	$1,056	$26
25th Percentile	$48,900	$4,075	$940	$24

Salary Trends for Library Associate III

Salaries for an Library Associate III can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $47,636 in 2023 to around $47,030 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Library Associate III salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Library Associate III Over Time

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2023	$47,636
2024	$47,318
2025	$47,030
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Most common benefits for Library Associate III

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Common company salaries for Library Associate III

Here are companies hiring for Library Associate III 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 III

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

The Construction industry offers the highest average compensation for Library Associate III roles, with salaries approximately 12% above the market median.

2. What is the average salary for a librarian in the US?

The average salary for a Library Associate in the US ranges from $50,300 to $65,300, with a mid-salary of $57,800. This reflects a competitive compensation structure within the library profession, providing a solid foundation for those pursuing a career in this field.

3. What is the difference between a librarian and a library assistant?

The differences between a librarian and a library associate involve education and responsibilities. Librarians typically require a master's degree and manage library operations, while library associates, earning between $50,300 and $65,300, perform support tasks like shelving books and assisting patrons, often without formal training.

4. What is the highest paid assistant job?

The highest paid assistant job is often the Executive Assistant to the CEO, with salaries typically ranging from $50,300 to $65,300. Other high-paying roles include Legal Administrative Assistant and Human Resources Administrator, with competitive salaries that can also reach similar levels.

5. How much do 5 year associates make?

Library Associates with 5 years of experience typically earn between $50,300 and $65,300, with a median salary of $57,800. This range reflects the varying levels of responsibility and expertise within the role.

6. Is a library associate a librarian?

The major difference between a librarian and a library associate lies in educational requirements. While both roles share some responsibilities, librarians typically manage operations, whereas library associates focus on patron interaction. In terms of salary, library associates earn between $50,300 and $65,300, with a median salary of $57,800.

7. Can librarians make good money?

Yes, librarians can earn a decent salary. For a Library Associate, the salary ranges from a minimum of $50,300 to a maximum of $65,300, with a mid-point salary of $57,800. This range reflects the potential for a stable income in the library profession, making it a viable career option for many.

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