Library Assistants, Clerical Salary in Milwaukee, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI

Median annual salary $41,700 +15.8% vs national
Median hourly $20.05
10th percentile $30,130
90th percentile $51,610
Employed locally 300
National median $36,010

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,130
    25th
    $34,360
    50th (median)
    $41,700
    75th
    $44,990
    90th
    $51,610

    Milwaukee economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,404 2023 • Census ACS
    Library Assistants, Clerical salary vs area income 55% Median Library Assistants, Clerical salary is 45% 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
    Eau Claire, WI $40,800
    Oshkosh-Neenah, WI $40,460
    Wausau, WI $40,420
    Madison, WI $40,180

    Related occupations in Milwaukee, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $47,180
    Office Clerks, General $42,870
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $47,840
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $40,650
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $49,570
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $68,570

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Library Assistants, Clerical in Milwaukee, WI is $20.05, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.73 or more per hour.

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

    The median Library Assistants, Clerical salary in Milwaukee, WI is 15.8% 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 Milwaukee?

    Entry-level Library Assistants, Clerical (10th percentile) earn around $30,130 per year in Milwaukee, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,360.