Library Assistants, Clerical Salary in the United States
Median annual wage: $36,910 · Median hourly: $17.74 · Employment: 85,520
Annual Salary Percentiles
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $27,730 | $13.33 |
| 25th | $31,820 | $15.30 |
| Median | $36,910 | $17.74 |
| 75th | $45,620 | $21.93 |
| 90th | $55,310 | $26.59 |
Quick Facts
- Occupational code: 43-4121
- Total U.S. employment: 85,520
- Jobs per 1,000: —
- Hourly salary breakdown
- All-state comparison
A closer look
At $17.74 per hour, a full-time schedule (2,080 hours per year) works out to roughly $36,899 — in line with the reported median annual wage of $36,910.
For career planning: entry-level pay (10th percentile) is about $27,730, median pay is $36,910, and experienced pay (90th percentile) reaches $55,310.
Library Assistants, Clerical Salary by State
The table below ranks every state by median annual wage. Click a state for detailed local data.
| State | Median Annual | Median Hourly | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $27,530 | $13.24 | -25.4% | 900 |
| Alaska | $44,800 | $21.54 | +21.4% | 180 |
| Arizona | $38,110 | $18.32 | +3.3% | 1,560 |
| Arkansas | $31,100 | $14.95 | -15.7% | 390 |
| California | $47,860 | $23.01 | +29.7% | 11,170 |
| Colorado | $36,130 | $17.37 | -2.1% | 470 |
| Connecticut | $39,100 | $18.80 | +5.9% | 1,810 |
| Delaware | $37,090 | $17.83 | +0.5% | 270 |
| District of Columbia | $59,390 | $28.55 | +60.9% | 100 |
| Florida | $37,880 | $18.21 | +2.6% | 3,630 |
| Georgia | $36,410 | $17.51 | -1.4% | 610 |
| Hawaii | $37,110 | $17.84 | +0.5% | 370 |
| Idaho | $33,960 | $16.33 | -8.0% | 920 |
| Illinois | $34,680 | $16.67 | -6.0% | 6,620 |
| Indiana | $28,900 | $13.89 | -21.7% | 1,830 |
| Iowa | $29,480 | $14.17 | -20.1% | 1,700 |
| Kansas | $31,550 | $15.17 | -14.5% | 1,380 |
| Kentucky | $33,690 | $16.20 | -8.7% | 1,050 |
| Louisiana | $29,620 | $14.24 | -19.8% | 720 |
| Maine | $37,890 | $18.22 | +2.7% | 540 |
| Maryland | $45,910 | $22.07 | +24.4% | 730 |
| Massachusetts | $42,520 | $20.44 | +15.2% | 2,840 |
| Michigan | $34,510 | $16.59 | -6.5% | 3,470 |
| Minnesota | $39,970 | $19.22 | +8.3% | 1,770 |
| Mississippi | $28,110 | $13.52 | -23.8% | 440 |
| Missouri | $33,760 | $16.23 | -8.5% | 1,610 |
| Montana | $39,070 | $18.78 | +5.9% | 160 |
| Nebraska | $28,080 | $13.50 | -23.9% | 310 |
| Nevada | $46,620 | $22.41 | +26.3% | 660 |
| New Hampshire | $37,400 | $17.98 | +1.3% | 990 |
| New Jersey | $39,780 | $19.13 | +7.8% | 3,120 |
| New Mexico | $35,250 | $16.95 | -4.5% | 150 |
| New York | $35,990 | $17.30 | -2.5% | 8,010 |
| North Carolina | $34,550 | $16.61 | -6.4% | 1,330 |
| North Dakota | $34,530 | $16.60 | -6.4% | 60 |
| Ohio | $33,480 | $16.10 | -9.3% | 5,240 |
| Oklahoma | $29,640 | $14.25 | -19.7% | 800 |
| Oregon | $42,270 | $20.32 | +14.5% | 1,090 |
| Pennsylvania | $30,690 | $14.76 | -16.9% | 3,930 |
| Rhode Island | $36,610 | $17.60 | -0.8% | 510 |
| South Carolina | $33,980 | $16.34 | -7.9% | 960 |
| Tennessee | $37,410 | $17.98 | +1.4% | 1,110 |
| Texas | $31,200 | $15.00 | -15.5% | 1,600 |
| Utah | $32,690 | $15.72 | -11.4% | 820 |
| Vermont | $36,430 | $17.52 | -1.3% | 350 |
| Virginia | $38,020 | $18.28 | +3.0% | 2,170 |
| Washington | $47,540 | $22.85 | +28.8% | 2,810 |
| West Virginia | $30,800 | $14.81 | -16.6% | 450 |
| Wisconsin | $39,610 | $19.04 | +7.3% | 1,570 |
| Wyoming | $38,040 | $18.29 | +3.1% | 0 |
Data source: BLS OES state file · U.S. BLS OES, May 2024 (updated April 2025)
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- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers — $69,500/yr
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- Fast Food and Counter Workers — $31,200/yr
- General and Operations Managers — $105,770/yr
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary for library assistants, clerical?
The median annual wage for library assistants, clerical is $36,910 ($17.74 per hour), according to the BLS OES survey for May 2024.
Which state pays library assistants, clerical the most?
Wages vary by state. Use the state table above to compare median annual pay across all 50 states and Washington, D.C.
How many library assistants, clerical are employed in the U.S.?
There are approximately 85,520 library assistants, clerical employed nationally, per BLS OES.
How much do library assistants, clerical make per hour?
The median hourly wage is $17.74. See the hourly salary page for the full percentile breakdown.