Library Assistants, Clerical pay range in Boston
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $32,130 a year or less, while the top 10% make $60,610 or more. The middle half of library assistants, clerical in Boston earn between $35,990 and $51,310.
- $32K10th
- $36K25th
- $46KMedian
- $51K75th
- $61K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $45,850 | $3,821 | $22.04 |
| Median | $45,890 | $3,824 | $22.06 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $35,990 | $2,999 | $17.30 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $51,310 | $4,276 | $24.67 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Library Assistants, Clerical pay in Boston vs. Massachusetts and the U.S.
Library assistants, clerical in Boston earn about the same as the Massachusetts average ($44,860) and 16% more than the U.S. average ($39,370). At the median the gap is +24% against the U.S. median of $36,910.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston | $45,850 | $45,890 | $32,130 | $60,610 | 2,130 |
| Massachusetts | $44,860 | $42,520 | $32,370 | $59,940 | 2,840 |
| 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 Boston
On the average salary of $45,850, a single filer in Boston takes home about $37,048 a year, or $3,087 a month and $1,425 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% of gross pay.
The Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in NH | $39,020 | $3,252 |
| Working in MA | $37,048 | $3,087 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
Is Boston a good place for library assistants, clerical? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Boston area are 8% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 108.3), so the average $45,850 buys what about $42,349 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Boston ($66,620). A typical home costs $741,868, or 16.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Library Assistants, Clerical salary in other Massachusetts cities
Boston ranks 1st of 6 Massachusetts metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Boston$45,850
- Barnstable$43,160
- Amherst$41,760
- Worcester$40,870
- Springfield$40,710
- Pittsfield$40,040
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 Boston: questions
How much do library assistants, clerical make an hour in Boston?
$22.04 an hour on average, and $22.06 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level library assistants, clerical salary in Boston?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $32,130 a year and the 25th percentile is $35,990, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the library assistants, clerical take-home pay in Boston?
About $37,048 a year ($3,087 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $45,850. Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
Do library assistants, clerical earn more in Boston than elsewhere?
The average here is 16% more 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 Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH (14460). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.8%.
- 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). Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.44, this job is 1.4 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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