Library Assistants, Clerical Salary in California
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 26 metro areas • California
Library Assistants, Clerical in California earn a median salary of $44,012 per year on average across 26 metro and nonmetro areas, +22.2% vs the national median of $36,010. An estimated 10,430 library assistants, clerical are employed across California, with salaries ranging from $34,850 to $62,430 depending on location.
$44,012
Avg median salary in California
$62,430
Highest paying metro
$34,850
Lowest paying metro
10,430
Employed in California
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Library Assistants, Clerical salaries by city in California
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco, CA | $62,430 | $45,860 | $72,920 | 1,670 |
| San Jose, CA | $60,740 | $50,610 | $65,450 | 860 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $53,040 | $43,540 | $55,340 | 80 |
| Visalia, CA | $51,570 | $43,730 | $64,680 | 80 |
| San Diego, CA | $49,280 | $39,150 | $56,170 | 830 |
| Hanford, CA | $49,000 | $38,230 | $50,490 | 40 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $47,910 | $36,850 | $60,000 | 3,210 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $47,010 | $38,090 | $58,500 | 60 |
| Modesto, CA | $46,810 | $39,270 | $59,680 | 170 |
| Merced, CA | $46,320 | $37,600 | $53,580 | 60 |
| Sacramento, CA | $45,610 | $36,840 | $54,910 | 620 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $43,220 | $38,090 | $55,070 | 220 |
| Salinas, CA | $43,220 | $38,370 | $55,830 | 150 |
| Riverside, CA | $40,480 | $38,590 | $51,310 | 810 |
| Fresno, CA | $40,320 | $37,170 | $45,300 | 420 |
| Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California | $40,090 | $40,090 | $45,940 | 100 |
| El Centro, CA | $39,810 | $35,800 | $44,180 | 30 |
| Oxnard, CA | $39,470 | $35,010 | $50,860 | 160 |
| Vallejo, CA | $38,900 | $37,060 | $57,260 | 80 |
| North Coast Region of California | $38,430 | $34,650 | $48,640 | 190 |
| North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California | $38,250 | $34,900 | $46,650 | 80 |
| Stockton, CA | $38,010 | $38,010 | $47,700 | 190 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $36,870 | $34,730 | $54,040 | 80 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $36,410 | $36,410 | $50,760 | 90 |
| Redding, CA | $36,250 | $36,250 | $47,470 | 50 |
| Chico, CA | $34,850 | $34,780 | $45,100 | 100 |