Library Assistants, Clerical Salary in Akron, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Akron, OH

Median annual salary $27,350 -24% vs national
Median hourly $13.15
10th percentile $21,870
90th percentile $45,260
Employed locally 90
National median $36,010

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,870
    25th
    $22,350
    50th (median)
    $27,350
    75th
    $34,590
    90th
    $45,260

    Akron economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,312 2023 • Census ACS
    Library Assistants, Clerical salary vs area income 38% Median Library Assistants, Clerical salary is 62% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Library Assistants, Clerical

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $62,430
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $60,740
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $53,040
    District of Columbia $52,890
    Visalia, CA $51,570
    Bellingham, WA $50,440

    Nearby metros — Library Assistants, Clerical salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Toledo, OH $37,030
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $35,890
    Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $34,330
    Springfield, OH $33,740
    Columbus, OH $32,560
    Ohio $31,350

    Related occupations in Akron, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives$43,260
    Office Clerks, General$43,170
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$45,500
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$47,590
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$39,450
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$62,720

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Library Assistants, Clerical make per hour in Akron?

    The median hourly wage for Library Assistants, Clerical in Akron, OH is $13.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.41 or more per hour.

    Is Akron above or below average for Library Assistants, Clerical salaries?

    The median Library Assistants, Clerical salary in Akron, OH is 24% below the national median of $36,010. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Library Assistants, Clerical in Akron?

    Entry-level Library Assistants, Clerical (10th percentile) earn around $21,870 per year in Akron, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $22,350.