Library Assistants, Clerical Salary in San Jose, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $60,740 +68.7% vs national
Median hourly $29.20
10th percentile $39,760
90th percentile $76,220
Employed locally 860
National median $36,010

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,760
    25th
    $50,610
    50th (median)
    $60,740
    75th
    $65,450
    90th
    $76,220

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Library Assistants, Clerical salary vs area income 39% Median Library Assistants, Clerical salary is 61% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Library Assistants, Clerical

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $62,430
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $53,040
    District of Columbia $52,890
    Visalia, CA $51,570
    Bellingham, WA $50,440
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $49,280

    Nearby metros — Library Assistants, Clerical salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $62,430
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $53,040
    Visalia, CA $51,570
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $49,280
    Hanford-Corcoran, CA $49,000
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $47,910

    Related occupations in San Jose, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General$56,330
    Customer Service Representatives$60,830
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$61,190
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$92,590
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$64,340
    Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$104,010

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Library Assistants, Clerical in San Jose, CA is $29.20, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.88 or more per hour.

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

    The median Library Assistants, Clerical salary in San Jose, CA is 68.7% 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 San Jose?

    Entry-level Library Assistants, Clerical (10th percentile) earn around $39,760 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,610.