Library Media Assistant Salary in the United States

How much does a Library Media Assistant make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Library Media Assistant in the United States is $40,945 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $20.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $50,722
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $36,588 to $46,063
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $32,622
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Library Media Assistant Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $46,063 $3,839 $886 $22
Average $40,945 $3,412 $787 $20
25th Percentile $36,588 $3,049 $704 $18
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Key Factors That Influence Library Media Assistant Salaries

A Library Media 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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Library Media Assistant Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Library Media 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): $40,945
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $41,413
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $42,659
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $42,908
  • Expert (over 8 years): $43,074
Levels Salary
Entry Level Library Media Assistant$40,945
Intermediate Level Library Media Assistant$41,413
Senior Level Library Media Assistant$42,659
Specialist Level Library Media Assistant$42,908
Expert Level Library Media Assistant$43,074
$40,945 0 yr
$41,413 < 2 yrs
$42,659 2-4 yrs
$42,908 5-8 yrs
$43,074 > 8 yrs
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What Am I Worth?

How Do Library Media 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 Media Assistants. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $45,334.
  • California: $45,162.
  • Massachusetts: $44,560.

Top Paying Cities for Library Media 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:

  • San Jose: $51,643
  • San Francisco: $51,136
  • Oakland: $50,002

What Skills Can Increase a Library Media Assistant's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 10.99% 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.
  • Order Picking (Mentioned in 2.06% Job Postings): Order picking is the process of collecting items from a warehouse to complete customer orders. Order picking is when the products listed in an order are retrieved from their respective warehouses.
  • Container (Mentioned in 1.75% Job Postings): Container is an object used for or capable of holding, esp for transport or storage, such as a carton, box, etc.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 10.99%
Order Picking 2.06%
Container 1.75%
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 a Library Media Assistant's salary.
  • Influencing: Can increase your salary by up to 24%.
  • Analysis: Can increase your salary by up to 15%.
  • Coaching: Can increase your salary by up to 12%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Influencing
$50,771
24%
Analysis
$47,086
15%
Coaching
$45,858
12%
Continuous Improvement
$45,039
10%
Product Pricing
$44,630
9%
Initiative
$44,220
8%
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How Education impacts a Library Media Assistant's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Library Media Assistants enter the field with a No Diploma degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Library Media Assistant with a No Diploma is between $39,047 and $39,816).

Library Media Assistant Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Library Media Assistant
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 16.7%
High School 50.0%
Associates 16.7%
Bachelors 16.7%
Masters 16.7%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Library Media Assistant Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Library Media 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 January 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Library Media Assistant

Salaries for a Library Media Assistant can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $44,877 in 2023 to around $43,437 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Library Media Assistant salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Library Media Assistant Over Time

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2023
$44,877
2024
$44,032
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2024 $44,032
2025 $43,437
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