Library media assistant vs page

The differences between library media assistants and pages can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a library media assistant has an average salary of $34,052, which is higher than the $23,595 average annual salary of a page.

The top three skills for a library media assistant include library materials, media and library books. The most important skills for a page are library patrons, library materials, and library shelves.

Library media assistant vs page overview

	Library Media Assistant	Page
Yearly salary	$34,052	$23,595
Hourly rate	$16.37	$11.34
Growth rate	-4%	-4%
Number of jobs	9,087	436
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 63%	Bachelor's Degree, 61%
Average age	47	47
Years of experience	-	-

Library media assistant vs page salary

Library media assistants and pages have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Library Media Assistant	Page
Average salary	$34,052	$23,595
Salary range	Between $27,000 And $42,000	Between $18,000 And $29,000
Highest paying City	Salem, OR	Belmont, CA
Highest paying state	Washington	New Hampshire
Best paying company	Albemarle County	RingCentral
Best paying industry	Education	Media

Differences between library media assistant and page education

There are a few differences between a library media assistant and a page in terms of educational background:

	Library Media Assistant	Page
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 63%	Bachelor's Degree, 61%
Most common major	Business	English
Most common college	Stanford University	Stanford University

Library media assistant vs page demographics

Here are the differences between library media assistants' and pages' demographics:

	Library Media Assistant	Page
Average age	47	47
Gender ratio	Male, 21.2% Female, 78.8%	Male, 37.6% Female, 62.4%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 11.1% Unknown, 4.8% Hispanic or Latino, 14.6% Asian, 5.1% White, 63.7% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%	Black or African American, 9.9% Unknown, 4.8% Hispanic or Latino, 15.2% Asian, 5.0% White, 64.3% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
LGBT Percentage	11%	11%

Differences between library media assistant and page duties and responsibilities

Library media assistant example responsibilities.

Assist with video recording and cataloging of activities on an IBM.
Perform original cataloging and copy cataloging.
Develop system to streamline classroom media requests resulting in more efficient distribution of materials.
Engage in moderate weeding projects of the fiction, biography, and nonfiction collections.
Assess and discard non-fiction collections as assigned.

Page example responsibilities.

Construct and develop program code with HTML, JavaScript and PHP which generate the final outcome website.
Sort and put away books, magazines, CDs, and movies in numerical and/or alphabetical order.
Straighten and organize books and DVDs throughout the library.
Prepare brochure for city's recreational activities, design logo.
Ensure each unit are tuned and test in a screen RF room.
Create graphics, and flash presentation for web page design and PowerPoint demonstrations.

Library media assistant vs page skills

Common library media assistant skills

Library Materials, 14%
Media, 14%
Library Books, 6%
Instructional Materials, 6%
Circulation Desk, 5%
Library Equipment, 5%

Common page skills

Library Patrons, 29%
Library Materials, 15%
Library Shelves, 7%
Dewey Decimal System, 4%
Decimal System, 4%
DVDs, 4%