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BLSSalary

Library Assistants, Clerical Salary (2025)

Based on 85,520 employed workers · BLS OEWS May 2025

Official BLS Data
Annual Mean
$39,370
$18.93/hr
Annual Median
$36,910
$17.74/hr
Bottom 10%
$27,730
$13.33/hr
Top 10%
$55,310
$26.59/hr

Salary Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual
10th Percentile
Bottom 10%
$27,730
25th Percentile
Lower quarter
$31,820
50th PercentileMedian
Median
$36,910
75th Percentile
Upper quarter
$45,620
90th Percentile
Top 10%
$55,310

Salary Distribution

Annual Salary Range

10th

$28K

25th

$32K

Median

$37K

75th

$46K

90th

$55K

Highest Paying States for Library Assistants, Clerical

States with highest average wages · BLS May 2025

StateAnnual Mean
District of Columbia$59,220
California$51,570
Washington$48,440
Alaska$46,590
Nevada$46,040
Maryland$45,150
Massachusetts$44,860
Connecticut$43,470
New Jersey$42,780
Oregon$42,660

Geographic Salary Variation

Library Assistants, Clerical salaries vary significantly across the United States. The highest paying state is District of Columbia at an average of $59,220 per year, while Oregon has an average of $42,660 — a difference of $16,560. These geographic differences reflect variations in cost of living, demand, and local labor market conditions.

About Library Assistants, Clerical

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 85,520 workers were employed as Library Assistants, Clericals in the United States as of May 2025. This occupation is classified under Office and Administrative Support Occupations. The annual mean wage of $39,370 reflects data from employer surveys conducted by BLS.

Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 · SOC Code: 43-4121

What do these percentiles mean? The 10th percentile ($27,730) represents entry-level or part-time Library Assistants, Clericals, while the 90th percentile ($55,310) represents highly experienced professionals or those in high-demand locations. The median ($36,910) is the midpoint — half of all Library Assistants, Clericals earn more and half earn less than this amount.
Data sourced from the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, May 2025. Public domain. Not affiliated with the US Bureau of Labor Statistics.