Library Assistants Salary in California
Library Assistants in California earn a median of $47,860 a year, +30% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $47,860
- vs. U.S. median
- +30% ($36,910)
- Rank among states
- 2 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 11,170
Pay range in California
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,920; the top 10% earn over $68,810. Nationally the range is $27,730 to $55,310.
States ranked near California
Similar jobs in California
- Library Technicians$53,260 median in California
- Office Clerks, General$48,460 median in California
- Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$89,790 median in California
- Receptionists and Information Clerks$44,100 median in California
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$55,400 median in California
- Medical Records Specialists$61,810 median in California
Library Assistants pay in California
How much do library assistants make in California?
The median is $47,860 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,920 and the top 10% earn over $68,810. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is California a good state for library assistants?
On pay alone it ranks 2 of 50 (+30% vs. the national median of $36,910). Living costs are not included.