Library Assistants, Clerical Salary in Southwest Maine

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $33,400 -7.2% vs national
Median hourly $16.06
10th percentile $30,360
90th percentile $37,710
Employed locally 80
National median $36,010

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,360
    25th
    $30,930
    50th (median)
    $33,400
    75th
    $34,390
    90th
    $37,710

    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

    Related occupations in Southwest Maine

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $42,290
    Customer Service Representatives $45,610
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $47,140
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $45,150
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $61,920
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $43,460

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Library Assistants, Clerical in Southwest Maine is $16.06, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $20.58 or more per hour.

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

    The median Library Assistants, Clerical salary in Southwest Maine is 7.2% below 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 Southwest Maine?

    Entry-level Library Assistants, Clerical (10th percentile) earn around $30,360 per year in Southwest Maine. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,930.