Library Assistants, Clerical Salary in Chico, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Chico, CA

Median annual salary $34,850 -3.2% vs national
Median hourly $16.75
10th percentile $34,780
90th percentile $57,200
Employed locally 100
National median $36,010

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,780
    25th
    $34,780
    50th (median)
    $34,850
    75th
    $45,100
    90th
    $57,200

    Chico economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,574 2023 • Census ACS
    Library Assistants, Clerical salary vs area income 51% Median Library Assistants, Clerical salary is 49% 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 Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $62,430
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $60,740
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $53,040
    Visalia, CA $51,570
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $49,280
    Hanford-Corcoran, CA $49,000

    Related occupations in Chico, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $40,230
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $64,260
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $49,820
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $48,650
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $48,840
    Customer Service Representatives $43,680

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Library Assistants, Clerical in Chico, CA is $16.75, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.38 or more per hour.

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

    The median Library Assistants, Clerical salary in Chico, CA is 3.2% 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 Chico?

    Entry-level Library Assistants, Clerical (10th percentile) earn around $34,780 per year in Chico, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,780.