Library Assistants, Clerical Salary in Dubuque, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dubuque, IA

Median annual salary $34,590 -3.9% vs national
Median hourly $16.63
10th percentile $28,360
90th percentile $46,160
Employed locally 50
National median $36,010

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,360
    25th
    $31,100
    50th (median)
    $34,590
    75th
    $46,160
    90th
    $46,160

    Dubuque economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $75,919 2023 • Census ACS
    Library Assistants, Clerical salary vs area income 46% Median Library Assistants, Clerical salary is 54% 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
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $53,040
    District of Columbia $52,890
    Visalia, CA $51,570
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $47,830
    California $47,030
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $44,360

    Related occupations in Dubuque, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives$45,480
    Office Clerks, General$42,350
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$46,800
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$61,970
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$38,320
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$42,190

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Library Assistants, Clerical in Dubuque, IA is $16.63, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.19 or more per hour.

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

    The median Library Assistants, Clerical salary in Dubuque, IA is 3.9% 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 Dubuque?

    Entry-level Library Assistants, Clerical (10th percentile) earn around $28,360 per year in Dubuque, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,100.