Library Assistants, Clerical Salary in Waterloo, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA

Median annual salary $22,460 -37.6% vs national
Median hourly $10.80
10th percentile $16,640
90th percentile $37,760
Employed locally 50
National median $36,010

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $16,640
    25th
    $21,650
    50th (median)
    $22,460
    75th
    $30,400
    90th
    $37,760

    Waterloo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,916 2023 • Census ACS
    Library Assistants, Clerical salary vs area income 33% Median Library Assistants, Clerical salary is 67% 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
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $53,040
    District of Columbia $52,890
    Visalia, CA $51,570
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $47,830
    California $47,030
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $44,360

    Related occupations in Waterloo, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives$40,520
    Office Clerks, General$42,400
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$44,690
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$47,130
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$38,790
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$57,830

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Library Assistants, Clerical in Waterloo, IA is $10.80, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $15.56 or more per hour.

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

    The median Library Assistants, Clerical salary in Waterloo, IA is 37.6% 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 Waterloo?

    Entry-level Library Assistants, Clerical (10th percentile) earn around $16,640 per year in Waterloo, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $21,650.