Library Assistants, Clerical Salary in Yakima, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Yakima, WA

Median annual salary $39,890 +10.8% vs national
Median hourly $19.18
10th percentile $34,060
90th percentile $51,570
Employed locally 90
National median $36,010

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,060
    25th
    $39,730
    50th (median)
    $39,890
    75th
    $48,000
    90th
    $51,570

    Yakima economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,015 2023 • Census ACS
    Library Assistants, Clerical salary vs area income 59% Median Library Assistants, Clerical salary is 41% 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
    Bellingham, WA $50,440
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $49,090
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $49,020
    Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA $48,700
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $47,830
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $47,200

    Related occupations in Yakima, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $44,280
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $51,050
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $52,330
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $67,500
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $40,530
    Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $42,430

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Library Assistants, Clerical in Yakima, WA is $19.18, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.97 or more per hour.

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

    The median Library Assistants, Clerical salary in Yakima, WA is 10.8% 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 Yakima?

    Entry-level Library Assistants, Clerical (10th percentile) earn around $34,060 per year in Yakima, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,730.