Library Assistants, Clerical Salary in Tampa, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL

Median annual salary $36,700 +1.9% vs national
Median hourly $17.64
10th percentile $27,270
90th percentile $50,990
Employed locally 360
National median $36,010

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,270
    25th
    $32,140
    50th (median)
    $36,700
    75th
    $37,580
    90th
    $50,990

    Tampa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,254 2023 • Census ACS
    Library Assistants, Clerical salary vs area income 52% Median Library Assistants, Clerical salary is 48% 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
    Flagstaff, AZ $45,350
    Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL $45,140
    North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL $39,920
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $39,340
    Port St. Lucie, FL $39,280
    Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $37,050

    Related occupations in Tampa, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $39,780
    Office Clerks, General $44,040
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $49,650
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $61,840
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $39,450
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $44,270

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Library Assistants, Clerical in Tampa, FL is $17.64, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.49 or more per hour.

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

    The median Library Assistants, Clerical salary in Tampa, FL is 1.9% 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 Tampa?

    Entry-level Library Assistants, Clerical (10th percentile) earn around $27,270 per year in Tampa, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $32,140.