Library Assistants, Clerical pay range in Indianapolis
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $21,730 a year or less, while the top 10% make $36,600 or more. The middle half of library assistants, clerical in Indianapolis earn between $21,780 and $32,940.
- $22K10th
- $22K25th
- $26KMedian
- $33K75th
- $37K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $27,240 | $2,270 | $13.10 |
| Median | $25,890 | $2,158 | $12.45 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $21,780 | $1,815 | $10.47 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $32,940 | $2,745 | $15.84 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Library Assistants, Clerical pay in Indianapolis vs. Indiana and the U.S.
Library assistants, clerical in Indianapolis earn 6% less than the Indiana average ($29,010) and 31% less than the U.S. average ($39,370). At the median the gap is -30% against the U.S. median of $36,910.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis | $27,240 | $25,890 | $21,730 | $36,600 | 350 |
| Indiana | $29,010 | $28,900 | $21,170 | $37,240 | 1,830 |
| 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 Indianapolis
On the average salary of $27,240, a single filer in Indianapolis takes home about $22,725 a year, or $1,894 a month and $874 every two weeks. Taxes take 17% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Indianapolis's local income tax (2.02%).
Is Indianapolis a good place for library assistants, clerical? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Indianapolis area are 4% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 95.7), so the average $27,240 buys what about $28,465 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.5 times the median wage of all jobs in Indianapolis ($49,340). A typical home costs $295,921, or 10.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Library Assistants, Clerical salary in other Indiana cities
Indianapolis ranks 8th of 8 Indiana metro areas for this job; Lafayette pays the most ($33,700).
- Lafayette$33,700
- Kokomo$32,660
- Elkhart$32,390
- Fort Wayne$31,140
- Terre Haute$29,170
- Bloomington$28,490
- Evansville$27,550
- Indianapolis$27,240
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 Indianapolis: questions
How much do library assistants, clerical make an hour in Indianapolis?
$13.09 an hour on average, and $12.45 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level library assistants, clerical salary in Indianapolis?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $21,730 a year and the 25th percentile is $21,780, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the library assistants, clerical take-home pay in Indianapolis?
About $22,725 a year ($1,894 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $27,240. Includes Indianapolis's local income tax (2.02%).
Do library assistants, clerical earn more in Indianapolis than elsewhere?
The average here is 31% less 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 Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN (26900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 7.2%.
- 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 (2025 rules). Includes Indianapolis's local income tax (2.02%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.58, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.58).
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