Library Assistants, Clerical Salary in Lewiston, ME

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lewiston-Auburn, ME

Median annual salary $38,310 +6.4% vs national
Median hourly $18.42
10th percentile $31,160
90th percentile $47,160
Employed locally 50
National median $36,010

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,160
    25th
    $31,160
    50th (median)
    $38,310
    75th
    $40,490
    90th
    $47,160

    Lewiston economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,298 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
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $46,540
    Merced, CA $46,320
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $45,880
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $45,610
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $44,700
    Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area $44,670

    Related occupations in Lewiston, ME

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $41,600
    Customer Service Representatives $46,930
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $47,440
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $46,650
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $65,790
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $41,450

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Library Assistants, Clerical in Lewiston, ME is $18.42, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.67 or more per hour.

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

    The median Library Assistants, Clerical salary in Lewiston, ME is 6.4% 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 Lewiston?

    Entry-level Library Assistants, Clerical (10th percentile) earn around $31,160 per year in Lewiston, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,160.