Library Assistants, Clerical Salary in Madison, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Madison, WI

Median annual salary $40,180 +11.6% vs national
Median hourly $19.32
10th percentile $29,200
90th percentile $54,060
Employed locally 250
National median $36,010

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,200
    25th
    $34,020
    50th (median)
    $40,180
    75th
    $48,330
    90th
    $54,060

    Madison economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,827 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
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $49,020
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $43,730
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $41,700
    Eau Claire, WI $40,800
    Oshkosh-Neenah, WI $40,460
    Wausau, WI $40,420

    Related occupations in Madison, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $46,340
    Office Clerks, General $45,220
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $50,340
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $51,530
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $72,450
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $42,220

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Library Assistants, Clerical in Madison, WI is $19.32, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.68 or more per hour.

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

    The median Library Assistants, Clerical salary in Madison, WI is 11.6% 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 Madison?

    Entry-level Library Assistants, Clerical (10th percentile) earn around $29,200 per year in Madison, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,020.