SOC 43-4121 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Library Assistants, Clerical — Mansfield
Mansfield, OH · 9 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Mansfield, OH is $30,880 a year, trailing the national median of $36,910 by 16.3%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Mansfield, OH is $30,880 a year, trailing the national median of $36,910 by 16.3%. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $27,940 and $34,810. The lowest tenth earn under $26,010, while the highest tenth earn more than $45,760.
The area has 150 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 3.1 of every thousand jobs. Within the state, Cincinnati records the highest median at $37,200. Of the 218 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 193rd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $26,010 | −29.5% |
| 25th | $27,940 | −24.3% |
| Median (50th) | $30,880 | −16.3% |
| 75th | $34,810 | −5.7% |
| 90th | $45,760 | +24.0% |
| Mean | $32,850 | −11.0% |
Other metro areas in Ohio
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cincinnati | $37,200 | 1,200 | |
| 2 | Toledo | $36,360 | 240 | |
| 3 | Columbus | $36,290 | 700 | |
| 4 | Cleveland | $34,610 | 1,090 | |
| 5 | Springfield | $33,740 | 50 | |
| 6 | Dayton | $30,220 | 460 | |
| 7 | Akron | $29,530 | 150 | |
| 8 | Youngstown | $28,340 | 140 | |
| 9 | Canton | $26,610 | 150 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Mansfield run 7.2% below the national average, so the median of $30,880 goes as far as $33,276 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 9.8% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$30,880as reported by BLSLocal price level
92.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$33,276US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $30,880 a year, 16.3% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $26,010 to $45,760 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 150 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Cincinnati, at $37,200.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Library Assistants, Clerical in Mansfield, OH?
The median annual wage is $30,880, or $14.85 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $36,910, so pay in Mansfield, OH is 16.3% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Mansfield, OH earns more than $45,760 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $26,010 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Cincinnati, at $37,200 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 150 jobs in this occupation in Mansfield, OH. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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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