Library Assistants, Clerical Salary in Richmond, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Richmond, VA

Median annual salary $37,120 +3.1% vs national
Median hourly $17.85
10th percentile $31,510
90th percentile $46,050
Employed locally 400
National median $36,010

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,510
    25th
    $35,100
    50th (median)
    $37,120
    75th
    $37,360
    90th
    $46,050

    Richmond economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,405 2023 • Census ACS
    Library Assistants, Clerical salary vs area income 44% Median Library Assistants, Clerical salary is 56% 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
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $47,200
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $47,060
    Nevada $45,260
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $44,360
    Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $39,050

    Related occupations in Richmond, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $39,480
    Office Clerks, General $44,610
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $64,530
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $48,860
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $45,830
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $35,790

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Library Assistants, Clerical in Richmond, VA is $17.85, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.79 or more per hour.

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

    The median Library Assistants, Clerical salary in Richmond, VA is 3.1% 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 Richmond?

    Entry-level Library Assistants, Clerical (10th percentile) earn around $31,510 per year in Richmond, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,100.