Library Assistants, Clerical Salary in Salinas, CA

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

Median annual salary $43,220 +20% vs national
Median hourly $20.78
10th percentile $37,230
90th percentile $71,950
Employed locally 150
National median $36,010

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,230
    25th
    $38,370
    50th (median)
    $43,220
    75th
    $55,830
    90th
    $71,950

    Salinas economic context

    Unemployment rate 7.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,486 2023 • Census ACS
    Library Assistants, Clerical salary vs area income 46% Median Library Assistants, Clerical salary is 54% 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 Salinas, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General$48,550
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$53,870
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$58,410
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$71,860
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$50,430
    Customer Service Representatives$45,760

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Library Assistants, Clerical in Salinas, CA is $20.78, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.76 or more per hour.

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

    The median Library Assistants, Clerical salary in Salinas, CA is 20% 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 Salinas?

    Entry-level Library Assistants, Clerical (10th percentile) earn around $37,230 per year in Salinas, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,370.