Library Assistants Salary in Illinois
Library Assistants in Illinois earn a median of $34,680 a year, −6% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $34,680
- vs. U.S. median
- −6% ($36,910)
- Rank among states
- 29 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 6,620
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $31,200; the top 10% earn over $44,520. Nationally the range is $27,730 to $55,310.
States ranked near Illinois
Similar jobs in Illinois
- Library Technicians$47,120 median in Illinois
- Office Clerks, General$45,730 median in Illinois
- Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$62,700 median in Illinois
- Receptionists and Information Clerks$37,400 median in Illinois
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$48,310 median in Illinois
- Medical Records Specialists$56,440 median in Illinois
Library Assistants pay in Illinois
How much do library assistants make in Illinois?
The median is $34,680 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $31,200 and the top 10% earn over $44,520. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for library assistants?
On pay alone it ranks 29 of 50 (−6% vs. the national median of $36,910). Living costs are not included.