Library Assistants, Clerical Salary in Maryland

Library assistants, clerical in Maryland earn the most in Baltimore (average $43,150 a year) and the least in Hagerstown ($38,850), across the 2 Maryland metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the library assistants, clerical average at $45,150 and the median at $45,910 for 730 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $39,370.

Library Assistants, Clerical average salary by city in Maryland

Baltimore$43,150
Hagerstown$38,850

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Baltimore	$43,150	$41,070	$38,100	$35,013	104
Hagerstown	$38,850	$36,010	$32,210	$31,762	94

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Maryland's county income tax (2.25%–3.30%, charged in every county) is not included, so real take-home pay is lower. 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 Maryland

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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