Library Assistants, Clerical pay range in Monroe
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $21,850 a year or less, while the top 10% make $34,740 or more. The middle half of library assistants, clerical in Monroe earn between $21,850 and $30,730.
- $22K10th
- $22K25th
- $22KMedian
- $31K75th
- $35K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $26,140 | $2,178 | $12.57 |
| Median | $21,850 | $1,821 | $10.50 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $21,850 | $1,821 | $10.50 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $30,730 | $2,561 | $14.77 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Library Assistants, Clerical pay in Monroe vs. Louisiana and the U.S.
Library assistants, clerical in Monroe earn 16% less than the Louisiana average ($31,130) and 34% less than the U.S. average ($39,370). At the median the gap is -41% against the U.S. median of $36,910.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monroe | $26,140 | $21,850 | $21,850 | $34,740 | 60 |
| Louisiana | $31,130 | $29,620 | $19,680 | $45,070 | 720 |
| 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 Monroe
On the average salary of $26,140, a single filer in Monroe takes home about $22,738 a year, or $1,895 a month and $875 every two weeks. Taxes take 13% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Monroe a good place for library assistants, clerical? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Monroe area are 16% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 83.6), so the average $26,140 buys what about $31,269 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.6 times the median wage of all jobs in Monroe ($38,150). A typical home costs $168,606, or 6.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Library Assistants, Clerical salary in other Louisiana cities
Monroe ranks 3rd of 3 Louisiana metro areas for this job; New Orleans pays the most ($33,510).
- New Orleans$33,510
- Baton Rouge$32,650
- Monroe$26,140
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 Monroe: questions
How much do library assistants, clerical make an hour in Monroe?
$12.57 an hour on average, and $10.51 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level library assistants, clerical salary in Monroe?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $21,850 a year and the 25th percentile is $21,850, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the library assistants, clerical take-home pay in Monroe?
About $22,738 a year ($1,895 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $26,140.
Do library assistants, clerical earn more in Monroe than elsewhere?
The average here is 34% 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 Monroe, LA (33740). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.3%.
- 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 1.24, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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