Library Assistants, Clerical pay range in Phoenix
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $33,270 a year or less, while the top 10% make $48,480 or more. The middle half of library assistants, clerical in Phoenix earn between $37,320 and $45,720.
- $33K10th
- $37K25th
- $39KMedian
- $46K75th
- $48K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $41,290 | $3,441 | $19.85 |
| Median | $39,460 | $3,288 | $18.97 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $37,320 | $3,110 | $17.94 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $45,720 | $3,810 | $21.98 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Library Assistants, Clerical pay in Phoenix vs. Arizona and the U.S.
Library assistants, clerical in Phoenix earn about the same as the Arizona average ($40,120) and 5% more than the U.S. average ($39,370). At the median the gap is +7% against the U.S. median of $36,910.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix | $41,290 | $39,460 | $33,270 | $48,480 | 860 |
| Arizona | $40,120 | $38,110 | $33,270 | $48,480 | 1,560 |
| United States | $39,370 | $36,910 | $27,730 | $55,310 | 85,520 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Library Assistants, Clerical salary after taxes in Phoenix
On the average salary of $41,290, a single filer in Phoenix takes home about $34,718 a year, or $2,893 a month and $1,335 every two weeks. Taxes take 16% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Phoenix a good place for library assistants, clerical? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Phoenix area are 3% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 103.3), so the average $41,290 buys what about $39,965 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Phoenix ($51,380). A typical home costs $448,352, or 10.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Library Assistants, Clerical salary in other Arizona cities
Phoenix ranks 2nd of 5 Arizona metro areas for this job; Flagstaff pays the most ($48,070).
- Flagstaff$48,070
- Phoenix$41,290
- Lake Havasu City$39,170
- Prescott Valley$38,030
- Tucson$37,770
Highest-paying cities for library assistants, clerical
San Francisco, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($61,280).
- San Francisco, CA$61,280
- San Jose, CA$60,340
- Santa Cruz, CA$52,670
- Seattle, WA$51,710
- San Diego, CA$50,630
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Library Assistants, Clerical salary in Phoenix: questions
How much do library assistants, clerical make an hour in Phoenix?
$19.85 an hour on average, and $18.97 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level library assistants, clerical salary in Phoenix?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $33,270 a year and the 25th percentile is $37,320, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the library assistants, clerical take-home pay in Phoenix?
About $34,718 a year ($2,893 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $41,290.
Do library assistants, clerical earn more in Phoenix than elsewhere?
The average here is 5% more than the U.S. average for this job ($39,370).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 43-4121; area Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ (38060). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.7%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.66, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.66).
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