Library Assistants, Clerical Salary in Merced, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Merced, CA

Median annual salary $46,320 +28.6% vs national
Median hourly $22.27
10th percentile $37,600
90th percentile $58,690
Employed locally 60
National median $36,010

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,600
    25th
    $37,600
    50th (median)
    $46,320
    75th
    $53,580
    90th
    $58,690

    Merced economic context

    Unemployment rate 9.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,044 2023 • Census ACS
    Library Assistants, Clerical salary vs area income 71% Median Library Assistants, Clerical salary is 29% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $62,430
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $60,740
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $53,040
    Visalia, CA $51,570
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $49,280
    Hanford-Corcoran, CA $49,000

    Related occupations in Merced, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $45,020
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $48,340
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $63,940
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $49,850
    Customer Service Representatives $44,210
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $44,410

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Library Assistants, Clerical in Merced, CA is $22.27, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.86 or more per hour.

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

    The median Library Assistants, Clerical salary in Merced, CA is 28.6% 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 Merced?

    Entry-level Library Assistants, Clerical (10th percentile) earn around $37,600 per year in Merced, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,600.