Library Assistants, Clerical Salary in McAllen, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX

Median annual salary $30,490 -15.3% vs national
Median hourly $14.66
10th percentile $23,070
90th percentile $37,380
Employed locally 120
National median $36,010

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,070
    25th
    $26,750
    50th (median)
    $30,490
    75th
    $35,520
    90th
    $37,380

    McAllen economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $52,281 2023 • Census ACS
    Library Assistants, Clerical salary vs area income 58% Median Library Assistants, Clerical salary is 42% 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
    Laredo, TX $29,980
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $28,300

    Related occupations in McAllen, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $36,030
    Office Clerks, General $31,430
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $37,760
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $53,770
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $40,560
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $35,840

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Library Assistants, Clerical in McAllen, TX is $14.66, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $18.56 or more per hour.

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

    The median Library Assistants, Clerical salary in McAllen, TX is 15.3% 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 McAllen?

    Entry-level Library Assistants, Clerical (10th percentile) earn around $23,070 per year in McAllen, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $26,750.