SOC 43-4121 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Library Assistants, Clerical — Northwestern Pennsylvania
Northwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area · 10 metro areas compared
The median wage for Library Assistants, Clerical in Northwestern Pennsylvania, PA is $22,950 per year, substantially below the national median of $36,910 — a gap of 37.8%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Library Assistants, Clerical in Northwestern Pennsylvania, PA is $22,950 per year, substantially below the national median of $36,910 — a gap of 37.8%. Half of workers earn between $22,340 and $29,120. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $19,770 and the ninetieth at $41,410.
The area has 100 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.7 of every thousand jobs. Within the state, Philadelphia records the highest median at $37,350. Of the 373 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 371st.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $19,770 | −46.4% |
| 25th | $22,340 | −39.5% |
| Median (50th) | $22,950 | −37.8% |
| 75th | $29,120 | −21.1% |
| 90th | $41,410 | +12.2% |
| Mean | $27,480 | −25.5% |
Other metro areas in Pennsylvania
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Philadelphia | $37,350 | 1,690 | |
| 2 | State College | $35,370 | 120 | |
| 3 | Pittsburgh | $33,380 | 940 | |
| 4 | Allentown | $32,220 | 190 | |
| 5 | Erie | $28,540 | 110 | |
| 6 | Scranton | $28,140 | 130 | |
| 7 | Lancaster | $27,950 | 170 | |
| 8 | York | $27,890 | 90 | |
| 9 | Williamsport | $27,690 | 50 | |
| 10 | Chambersburg | $27,590 | 50 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Northwestern Pennsylvania run 2.4% below the national average, so the median of $22,950 goes as far as $23,514 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 36.3% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$22,950as reported by BLSLocal price level
97.6US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$23,514US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $22,950 a year, 37.8% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $19,770 to $41,410 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 100 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Philadelphia, at $37,350.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Library Assistants, Clerical in Northwestern Pennsylvania, PA?
The median annual wage is $22,950, or $11.03 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 Northwestern Pennsylvania, PA is 37.8% 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 Northwestern Pennsylvania, PA earns more than $41,410 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $19,770 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 Philadelphia, at $37,350 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 100 jobs in this occupation in Northwestern Pennsylvania, PA. 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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