Library Assistants, Clerical Salary in Kennewick, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kennewick-Richland, WA

Median annual salary $49,020 +36.1% vs national
Median hourly $23.57
10th percentile $36,370
90th percentile $55,050
Employed locally 150
National median $36,010

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,370
    25th
    $43,600
    50th (median)
    $49,020
    75th
    $49,990
    90th
    $55,050

    Kennewick economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $85,881 2023 • Census ACS
    Library Assistants, Clerical salary vs area income 57% Median Library Assistants, Clerical salary is 43% 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
    Bellingham, WA $50,440
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $49,090
    Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA $48,700
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $47,830
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $47,200
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $47,060

    Related occupations in Kennewick, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $48,630
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $51,410
    Customer Service Representatives $44,690
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $72,300
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $54,180
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $40,370

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Library Assistants, Clerical in Kennewick, WA is $23.57, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.36 or more per hour.

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

    The median Library Assistants, Clerical salary in Kennewick, WA is 36.1% above 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 Kennewick?

    Entry-level Library Assistants, Clerical (10th percentile) earn around $36,370 per year in Kennewick, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,600.