Library Assistants Salary in Iowa
Library Assistants in Iowa earn a median of $29,480 a year, −20% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $29,480
- vs. U.S. median
- −20% ($36,910)
- Rank among states
- 46 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 1,700
Pay range in Iowa
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $21,950; the top 10% earn over $45,310. Nationally the range is $27,730 to $55,310.
States ranked near Iowa
Similar jobs in Iowa
- Library Technicians$38,590 median in Iowa
- Office Clerks, General$44,310 median in Iowa
- Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$58,440 median in Iowa
- Receptionists and Information Clerks$37,330 median in Iowa
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$45,150 median in Iowa
- Medical Records Specialists$50,640 median in Iowa
Library Assistants pay in Iowa
How much do library assistants make in Iowa?
The median is $29,480 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $21,950 and the top 10% earn over $45,310. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Iowa a good state for library assistants?
On pay alone it ranks 46 of 50 (−20% vs. the national median of $36,910). Living costs are not included.