Library Assistants, Clerical Salary in Massachusetts

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $36,530 +1.4% vs national
Median hourly $17.56
10th percentile $34,230
90th percentile $48,260
Employed locally 80
National median $36,010

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,230
    25th
    $35,460
    50th (median)
    $36,530
    75th
    $37,230
    90th
    $48,260

    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

    Related occupations in Massachusetts

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General$49,680
    Customer Service Representatives$46,600
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$52,840
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$57,120
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$67,980
    Receptionists and Information Clerks$43,680

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Library Assistants, Clerical in Massachusetts is $17.56, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.78 or more per hour.

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

    The median Library Assistants, Clerical salary in Massachusetts is 1.4% 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 Massachusetts?

    Entry-level Library Assistants, Clerical (10th percentile) earn around $34,230 per year in Massachusetts. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,460.