SOC 43-4121 · May 2025 · United States
Library Assistants, Clerical
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Library Assistants, Clerical across the United States is $36,910 per year, measured over 85,520 jobs. The highest state median is in District of Columbia, at $59,390.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Library Assistants, Clerical
Pay for this occupation varies by 115.7% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. District of Columbia pays $59,390 and Alabama pays $27,530.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | $59,390 | 100 | |
| 2 | California | $47,860 | 11,170 | |
| 3 | Washington | $47,540 | 2,810 | |
| 4 | Nevada | $46,620 | 660 | |
| 5 | Maryland | $45,910 | 730 | |
| 6 | Alaska | $44,800 | 180 | |
| 7 | Massachusetts | $42,520 | 2,840 | |
| 8 | Oregon | $42,270 | 1,090 | |
| 9 | Minnesota | $39,970 | 1,770 | |
| 10 | New Jersey | $39,780 | 3,120 |
States with the most Library Assistants, Clerical jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | 11,170 | $47,860 | |
| 2 | New York | 8,010 | $35,990 | |
| 3 | Illinois | 6,620 | $34,680 | |
| 4 | Ohio | 5,240 | $33,480 | |
| 5 | Pennsylvania | 3,930 | $30,690 | |
| 6 | Florida | 3,630 | $37,880 | |
| 7 | Michigan | 3,470 | $34,510 | |
| 8 | New Jersey | 3,120 | $39,780 | |
| 9 | Massachusetts | 2,840 | $42,520 | |
| 10 | Washington | 2,810 | $47,540 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Francisco | $63,000 | 1,720 |
| 2 | San Jose | $62,780 | 840 |
| 3 | Santa Maria | $54,590 | 100 |
| 4 | Kennewick | $51,460 | 140 |
| 5 | Santa Cruz | $51,410 | 70 |
| 6 | San Diego | $50,940 | 820 |
| 7 | Seattle | $50,560 | 1,050 |
| 8 | Wenatchee | $50,180 | 40 |
| 9 | Anchorage | $50,000 | 30 |
| 10 | Hanford | $49,000 | 40 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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