Library Assistants, Clerical Salary in Santa Cruz, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA

Median annual salary $47,010 +30.5% vs national
Median hourly $22.60
10th percentile $35,940
90th percentile $58,500
Employed locally 60
National median $36,010

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,940
    25th
    $38,090
    50th (median)
    $47,010
    75th
    $58,500
    90th
    $58,500

    Santa Cruz economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $109,266 2023 • Census ACS
    Library Assistants, Clerical salary vs area income 43% Median Library Assistants, Clerical salary is 57% 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 Santa Cruz, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General$48,430
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$55,480
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$60,220
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$74,620
    Customer Service Representatives$47,240
    Receptionists and Information Clerks$40,650

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Library Assistants, Clerical in Santa Cruz, CA is $22.60, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.59 or more per hour.

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

    The median Library Assistants, Clerical salary in Santa Cruz, CA is 30.5% 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 Santa Cruz?

    Entry-level Library Assistants, Clerical (10th percentile) earn around $35,940 per year in Santa Cruz, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,090.