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Library Assistant

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AVG. SALARY

$27,280

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EDUCATION

High school (GED) +

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JOB OUTLOOK

Decreasing

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Oklahoma Earnings

Average Annual Wage

$27,280

Entry Annual Wage

$18,980

Experienced Annual Wage

$35,060

Average Hourly Wage

$13.12

Entry Hourly Wage

$9.13

Experienced Hourly Wage

$16.86

Median Hourly Wage

$13.48

Oklahoma Regional Earnings

Oklahoma Metropolitan Areas Wages

Region Average Entry Level Experienced
Fort Smith AR-OK MSA $27,160 or $13.06/hr $21,380 or $10.28/hr $35,540 or $17.09/hr
Lawton MSA $27,820 or $13.38/hr $18,320 or $8.81/hr $35,550 or $17.09/hr
Oklahoma City MSA $28,600 or $13.75/hr $20,590 or $9.90/hr $39,890 or $19.18/hr
Tulsa MSA $28,620 or $13.76/hr $20,600 or $9.91/hr $38,580 or $18.55/hr

Oklahoma Geographical Areas Wages

Region Average Entry Level Experienced
Northeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $25,760 or $12.38/hr $18,680 or $8.98/hr $33,070 or $15.90/hr
Northwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $24,800 or $11.92/hr $18,300 or $8.80/hr $29,770 or $14.31/hr
Southwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $24,480 or $11.77/hr $18,450 or $8.87/hr $29,380 or $14.12/hr
Southeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $27,190 or $13.07/hr $20,990 or $10.09/hr $34,890 or $16.78/hr

Oklahoma's Employment and Outlook (State-wide)

Outlook Decreasing
Growth rate is estimated to be -3%
Job Openings 230 estimated annual job openings
Employment 1,530 were employed in this occupation

Oklahoma's Regional Employment and Outlook

Regions with stable outlook (0 to 20% growth rate expected)

Region Employment Projected Growth Rate Annual Openings (growth) Annual Openings (replacement) Annual Openings
Northwest 120 0% -1 N/A 17

Regions with decreasing outlook (negative growth rate expected)

Region Employment Projected Growth Rate Annual Openings (growth) Annual Openings (replacement) Annual Openings
Southeast 150 -7% -1 N/A 21
Tulsa MSA 210 -5% -1 N/A 31
Oklahoma City MSA 440 -5% -2 N/A 64

National Earnings

Average Annual Wage

$33,980

Average Hourly Wage

$16.34

Average Annual Range

$22,060 to $48,750

Note: variations in salaries reflect differences in size of firm, location, level of education and professional credentials.

Where do these numbers come from?


National Employment and Outlook

Outlook decreasing
  The employment change from 2021 to 2031 is estimated to be -4%.
(The National average for all occupations is +5%)
Job Openings very small number
  A total of 1330 average annual openings are expected for this occupation between 2021 and 2031.
(The National Average for all occupations is 1,757 openings)
Employment small occupation
  This was a small occupation in the United States, employing 82,500 workers in 2021.
(The National average for all occupations is 142,207 workers)
Growth Declining growth
  Library use has decreased despite community efforts to rebrand libraries for a variety of services and activities. This decrease in use reduces the need for library workers to help patrons find information and operate libraries. Additionally, budget constraints may limit the number of library technicians and assistants in local government and education services. 
Non Traditional Occupation This is a non-traditional occupation for men in 2022.
Industries Large concentrations of this occupation are found in these industries
  • Local government, excluding education and hospitals (63.4%)
  • Educational services (NAICS610000) (25.2%)
  • Elementary and Secondary Schools (NAICS611100) (11.6%)
  • Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (NAICS611300) (11.6%)
  • Information (NAICS510000) (9.6%)
  • Other information services (NAICS519000) (9.2%)

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