Library Assistants, Clerical Salary in Kentucky

Library assistants, clerical in Kentucky earn the most in Lexington (average $34,650 a year) and the least in Owensboro ($31,630), across the 4 Kentucky metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the library assistants, clerical average at $33,280 and the median at $33,690 for 1,050 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $39,370.

Library Assistants, Clerical average salary by city in Kentucky

Lexington$34,650
Louisville$34,230
Bowling Green$32,860
Owensboro$31,630

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Lexington	$34,650	$34,520	$32,320	$27,973	93
Louisville	$34,230	$34,320	$29,530	$27,850	93
Bowling Green	$32,860	$33,330	$28,790	$26,893	90
Owensboro	$31,630	$33,790	$28,710	$26,042	89

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes Lexington's local income tax (2.75%). Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Library Assistants, Clerical salary in other states

Library Assistants, Clerical salary by city and state

More about pay in Kentucky

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.
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.

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