Library Assistants Salary in New Jersey
Library Assistants in New Jersey earn a median of $39,780 a year, +8% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $39,780
- vs. U.S. median
- +8% ($36,910)
- Rank among states
- 10 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 3,120
Pay range in New Jersey
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $32,750; the top 10% earn over $56,430. Nationally the range is $27,730 to $55,310.
States ranked near New Jersey
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- Receptionists and Information Clerks$41,650 median in New Jersey
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$50,260 median in New Jersey
- Medical Records Specialists$50,240 median in New Jersey
Library Assistants pay in New Jersey
How much do library assistants make in New Jersey?
The median is $39,780 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $32,750 and the top 10% earn over $56,430. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is New Jersey a good state for library assistants?
On pay alone it ranks 10 of 50 (+8% vs. the national median of $36,910). Living costs are not included.