Library Assistants, Clerical Salary in Birmingham, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Birmingham, AL

Median annual salary $31,320 -13% vs national
Median hourly $15.06
10th percentile $21,880
90th percentile $45,080
Employed locally 240
National median $36,010

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,880
    25th
    $27,300
    50th (median)
    $31,320
    75th
    $36,930
    90th
    $45,080

    Birmingham economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,627 2023 • Census ACS
    Library Assistants, Clerical salary vs area income 45% Median Library Assistants, Clerical salary is 55% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $60,740
    Visalia, CA $51,570
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $47,200
    California $47,030
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $46,540
    Alaska $46,470

    Related occupations in Birmingham, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $42,110
    Customer Service Representatives $40,330
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $64,040
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $46,560
    Office Clerks, General $32,870
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $34,140

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Library Assistants, Clerical in Birmingham, AL is $15.06, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.31 or more per hour.

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

    The median Library Assistants, Clerical salary in Birmingham, AL is 13% 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 Birmingham?

    Entry-level Library Assistants, Clerical (10th percentile) earn around $21,880 per year in Birmingham, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,300.