Library Assistants, Clerical pay range in Wichita
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $23,280 a year or less, while the top 10% make $48,810 or more. The middle half of library assistants, clerical in Wichita earn between $25,550 and $41,180.
- $23K10th
- $26K25th
- $33KMedian
- $41K75th
- $49K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $34,870 | $2,906 | $16.76 |
| Median | $33,220 | $2,768 | $15.97 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $25,550 | $2,129 | $12.28 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $41,180 | $3,432 | $19.80 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Library Assistants, Clerical pay in Wichita vs. Kansas and the U.S.
Library assistants, clerical in Wichita earn 11% more than the Kansas average ($31,460) and 11% less than the U.S. average ($39,370). At the median the gap is -10% against the U.S. median of $36,910.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wichita | $34,870 | $33,220 | $23,280 | $48,810 | 230 |
| Kansas | $31,460 | $31,550 | $20,800 | $41,180 | 1,380 |
| 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 Wichita
On the average salary of $34,870, a single filer in Wichita takes home about $29,049 a year, or $2,421 a month and $1,117 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 (2026 rules).
Is Wichita a good place for library assistants, clerical? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Wichita area are 11% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 88.9), so the average $34,870 buys what about $39,204 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Wichita ($47,630). A typical home costs $225,557, or 6.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Library Assistants, Clerical salary in other Kansas cities
Wichita ranks 2nd of 4 Kansas metro areas for this job; Lawrence pays the most ($39,530).
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 Wichita: questions
How much do library assistants, clerical make an hour in Wichita?
$16.76 an hour on average, and $15.97 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level library assistants, clerical salary in Wichita?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $23,280 a year and the 25th percentile is $25,550, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the library assistants, clerical take-home pay in Wichita?
About $29,049 a year ($2,421 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $34,870.
Do library assistants, clerical earn more in Wichita than elsewhere?
The average here is 11% 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 Wichita, KS (48620). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 4.0%.
- 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 1.35, this job is 1.4 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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