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Job outlook for bookstore assistants in the United States
Are bookstore assistant jobs in demand?
No, bookstore assistant jobs are not in demand. Bookstore assistant demand is projected to decline -8% from 2018 to 2028.
Bookstore assistant job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of bookstore assistant jobs and the average bookstore assistant salary over time.
Bookstore assistant jobs over time
Bookstore assistant job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,069 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 2,084 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 2,261 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 2,319 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 2,315 | 0.00% |
Average bookstore assistant salary over time
Bookstore assistant salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $37,861 | $18.20 | +3.1% |
| 2024 | $36,730 | $17.66 | +2.9% |
| 2023 | $35,697 | $17.16 | +2.9% |
| 2022 | $34,684 | $16.67 | +2.2% |
| 2021 | $33,934 | $16.31 | +2.7% |
Bookstore assistant jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of bookstore assistant job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where bookstore assistants earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for bookstore assistants
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 97 | 14% |
| 2 | Alaska | 739,795 | 71 | 10% |
| 3 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 525 | 8% |
| 4 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 380 | 7% |
| 5 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 76 | 7% |
| 6 | New York | 19,849,399 | 1,103 | 6% |
| 7 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 534 | 6% |
| 8 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 181 | 6% |
| 9 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 112 | 6% |
| 10 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 35 | 6% |
| 11 | Florida | 20,984,400 | 1,051 | 5% |
| 12 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 339 | 5% |
| 13 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 338 | 5% |
| 14 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 309 | 5% |
| 15 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 281 | 5% |
| 16 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 265 | 5% |
| 17 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 177 | 5% |
| 18 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 83 | 5% |
| 19 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 48 | 5% |
| 20 | Vermont | 623,657 | 29 | 5% |
Most common cities for bookstore assistants
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Amarillo | 2 | 1% | $33,154 |
| 2 | Nampa | 1 | 1% | $35,415 |
| 3 | New Orleans | 1 | 0% | $33,059 |
| 4 | San Diego | 1 | 0% | $50,896 |