Library Assistants, Clerical Salary in Phoenix, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ

Median annual salary $38,170 +6% vs national
Median hourly $18.35
10th percentile $32,190
90th percentile $48,120
Employed locally 910
National median $36,010

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,190
    25th
    $36,410
    50th (median)
    $38,170
    75th
    $44,400
    90th
    $48,120

    Phoenix economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,703 2023 • Census ACS
    Library Assistants, Clerical salary vs area income 45% Median Library Assistants, Clerical salary is 55% 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
    Flagstaff, AZ $45,350
    Yuma, AZ $40,410
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $40,060
    Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $39,050
    Tucson, AZ $37,000
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $36,200

    Related occupations in Phoenix, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $44,400
    Office Clerks, General $47,440
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $64,170
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $47,080
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $38,630
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $49,740

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Library Assistants, Clerical in Phoenix, AZ is $18.35, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.31 or more per hour.

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

    The median Library Assistants, Clerical salary in Phoenix, AZ is 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 Phoenix?

    Entry-level Library Assistants, Clerical (10th percentile) earn around $32,190 per year in Phoenix, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,410.