Library Assistants, Clerical Salary in Montgomery, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Montgomery, AL

Median annual salary $22,830 -36.6% vs national
Median hourly $10.98
10th percentile $18,570
90th percentile $34,140
Employed locally 50
National median $36,010

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $18,570
    25th
    $19,720
    50th (median)
    $22,830
    75th
    $28,320
    90th
    $34,140

    Montgomery economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,746 2023 • Census ACS
    Library Assistants, Clerical salary vs area income 36% Median Library Assistants, Clerical salary is 64% 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 Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $60,740
    Visalia, CA $51,570
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $47,200
    California $47,030
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $46,540
    Alaska $46,470

    Related occupations in Montgomery, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $40,240
    Customer Service Representatives $36,540
    Office Clerks, General $31,550
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $58,290
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $41,600
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $36,620

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Library Assistants, Clerical in Montgomery, AL is $10.98, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.76 or more per hour.

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

    The median Library Assistants, Clerical salary in Montgomery, AL is 36.6% 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 Montgomery?

    Entry-level Library Assistants, Clerical (10th percentile) earn around $18,570 per year in Montgomery, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $19,720.