Library Assistants, Clerical pay range in Louisville
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $27,550 a year or less, while the top 10% make $44,960 or more. The middle half of library assistants, clerical in Louisville earn between $29,530 and $36,890.
- $28K10th
- $30K25th
- $34KMedian
- $37K75th
- $45K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $34,230 | $2,852 | $16.46 |
| Median | $34,320 | $2,860 | $16.50 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $29,530 | $2,461 | $14.20 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $36,890 | $3,074 | $17.74 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Library Assistants, Clerical pay in Louisville vs. Kentucky and the U.S.
Library assistants, clerical in Louisville earn about the same as the Kentucky average ($33,280) and 13% less 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville | $34,230 | $34,320 | $27,550 | $44,960 | 350 |
| Kentucky | $33,280 | $33,690 | $25,720 | $43,630 | 1,050 |
| 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 Louisville
On the average salary of $34,230, a single filer in Louisville takes home about $27,850 a year, or $2,321 a month and $1,071 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% of gross pay.
The Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in IN | $28,687 | $2,391 |
| Working in KY | $27,850 | $2,321 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Includes Louisville's local income tax (2.2%).
Is Louisville a good place for library assistants, clerical? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Louisville area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 93.1), so the average $34,230 buys what about $36,777 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Louisville ($48,370). A typical home costs $283,232, or 8.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Library Assistants, Clerical salary in other Kentucky cities
Louisville ranks 2nd of 4 Kentucky metro areas for this job; Lexington pays the most ($34,650).
- Lexington$34,650
- Louisville$34,230
- Bowling Green$32,860
- Owensboro$31,630
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 Louisville: questions
How much do library assistants, clerical make an hour in Louisville?
$16.46 an hour on average, and $16.50 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level library assistants, clerical salary in Louisville?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $27,550 a year and the 25th percentile is $29,530, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the library assistants, clerical take-home pay in Louisville?
About $27,850 a year ($2,321 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $34,230. Includes Louisville's local income tax (2.2%).
Do library assistants, clerical earn more in Louisville than elsewhere?
The average here is 13% 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 Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN (31140). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.8%.
- 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). Includes Louisville's local income tax (2.2%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.93, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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