Library Assistants, Clerical Salary
The median library assistants, clerical salary in the United States is $36,910 per year ($17.74/hour). Salaries range from $27,730 at the entry level to $55,310+ for the top 10% of earners. There are 85,520 library assistants, clerical jobs nationwide. Employment is projected to decline 6.7% through 2034.
Last updated: June 2026 · Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Median Salary
$36,910
per year
Hourly Rate
$17.74
per hour
Employment
85,520
jobs in the U.S.
Salary Distribution
10th percentile
$27,730
25th percentile
$31,820
Median
$36,910
75th percentile
$45,620
90th percentile
$55,310
Job Growth (2024-2034)
-6.7%
Decline
Annual Openings
12,800
jobs/year (growth + replacements)
Education Required
High school diploma or equivalent
Training Needed
Short-term on-the-job training
Library Assistants, Clerical Salary by State
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Top Paying States
District of Columbia
$59K
+61%
California
$48K
+30%
Washington
$48K
+29%
Nevada
$47K
+26%
Maryland
$46K
+24%
Alaska
$45K
+21%
Massachusetts
$43K
+15%
Oregon
$42K
+15%
Minnesota
$40K
+8%
New Jersey
$40K
+8%
Vertical line = national median. Click a state for full details.
| State | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $59,390 | +60.9% |
| California | $47,860 | +29.7% |
| Washington | $47,540 | +28.8% |
| Nevada | $46,620 | +26.3% |
| Maryland | $45,910 | +24.4% |
| Alaska | $44,800 | +21.4% |
| Massachusetts | $42,520 | +15.2% |
| Oregon | $42,270 | +14.5% |
| Minnesota | $39,970 | +8.3% |
| New Jersey | $39,780 | +7.8% |
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Library Assistants, Clerical Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $63,000 | +70.7% |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $62,780 | +70.1% |
| Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA | $54,590 | +47.9% |
| Kennewick-Richland, WA | $51,460 | +39.4% |
| Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA | $51,410 | +39.3% |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $50,940 | +38.0% |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $50,560 | +37.0% |
| Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA | $50,180 | +36.0% |
| Anchorage, AK | $50,000 | +35.5% |
| Hanford-Corcoran, CA | $49,000 | +32.8% |
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Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Data reflects the most recent annual survey.
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