Library Assistants, Clerical Salary in Santa Maria, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA

Median annual salary $53,040 +47.3% vs national
Median hourly $25.50
10th percentile $34,220
90th percentile $63,110
Employed locally 80
National median $36,010

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,220
    25th
    $43,540
    50th (median)
    $53,040
    75th
    $55,340
    90th
    $63,110

    Santa Maria economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,977 2023 • Census ACS
    Library Assistants, Clerical salary vs area income 55% Median Library Assistants, Clerical salary is 45% 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
    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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $60,740
    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 Santa Maria, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $53,780
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $53,570
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $58,650
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $70,420
    Customer Service Representatives $46,480
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $41,600

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Library Assistants, Clerical in Santa Maria, CA is $25.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.23 or more per hour.

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

    The median Library Assistants, Clerical salary in Santa Maria, CA is 47.3% 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 Maria?

    Entry-level Library Assistants, Clerical (10th percentile) earn around $34,220 per year in Santa Maria, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,540.