Library Assistants, Clerical Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $25,160 -30.1% vs national
Median hourly $12.10
10th percentile $21,720
90th percentile $37,350
Employed locally 310
National median $36,010

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,720
    25th
    $23,820
    50th (median)
    $25,160
    75th
    $32,860
    90th
    $37,350

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Library Assistants, Clerical salary vs area income 31% Median Library Assistants, Clerical salary is 69% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $36,460
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $32,240
    College Station-Bryan, TX $31,390
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $31,270
    McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX $30,490
    Laredo, TX $29,980

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $39,310
    Office Clerks, General $38,040
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $66,340
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $45,790
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $49,140
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $38,620

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Library Assistants, Clerical in Houston, TX is $12.10, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $18.42 or more per hour.

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

    The median Library Assistants, Clerical salary in Houston, TX is 30.1% 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Library Assistants, Clerical (10th percentile) earn around $21,720 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $23,820.