Library Assistants Salary in District of Columbia
Library Assistants in District of Columbia earn a median of $59,390 a year, +61% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $59,390
- vs. U.S. median
- +61% ($36,910)
- Rank among states
- 1 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 100
Pay range in District of Columbia
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,310; the top 10% earn over $78,570. Nationally the range is $27,730 to $55,310.
States ranked near District of Columbia
Similar jobs in District of Columbia
- Library Technicians$61,040 median in District of Columbia
- Office Clerks, General$55,040 median in District of Columbia
- Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$96,550 median in District of Columbia
- Receptionists and Information Clerks$49,060 median in District of Columbia
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$59,910 median in District of Columbia
- Medical Records Specialists$72,040 median in District of Columbia
Library Assistants pay in District of Columbia
How much do library assistants make in District of Columbia?
The median is $59,390 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,310 and the top 10% earn over $78,570. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is District of Columbia a good state for library assistants?
On pay alone it ranks 1 of 50 (+61% vs. the national median of $36,910). Living costs are not included.