Library Assistants, Clerical Salary in Atlanta, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA

Median annual salary $38,060 +5.7% vs national
Median hourly $18.30
10th percentile $30,380
90th percentile $48,200
Employed locally 400
National median $36,010

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,380
    25th
    $33,470
    50th (median)
    $38,060
    75th
    $48,080
    90th
    $48,200

    Atlanta economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,338 2023 • Census ACS
    Library Assistants, Clerical salary vs area income 44% Median Library Assistants, Clerical salary is 56% 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
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $45,270
    Chattanooga, TN-GA $40,500
    Sheboygan, WI $38,090
    Gainesville, FL $35,670
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $35,550
    Logan, UT-ID $35,500

    Related occupations in Atlanta, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $42,320
    Office Clerks, General $41,980
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $65,650
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $41,640
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $49,900
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $38,550

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Library Assistants, Clerical in Atlanta, GA is $18.30, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.86 or more per hour.

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

    The median Library Assistants, Clerical salary in Atlanta, GA is 5.7% above 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 Atlanta?

    Entry-level Library Assistants, Clerical (10th percentile) earn around $30,380 per year in Atlanta, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,470.