Library Assistants, Clerical pay range in Battle Creek
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $28,540 a year or less, while the top 10% make $51,570 or more. The middle half of library assistants, clerical in Battle Creek earn between $28,900 and $42,460.
- $29K10th
- $29K25th
- $37KMedian
- $42K75th
- $52K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $36,910 | $3,076 | $17.75 |
| Median | $36,910 | $3,076 | $17.75 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $28,900 | $2,408 | $13.89 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $42,460 | $3,538 | $20.41 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Library Assistants, Clerical pay in Battle Creek vs. Michigan and the U.S.
Library assistants, clerical in Battle Creek earn 7% more than the Michigan average ($34,580) and 6% less than the U.S. average ($39,370). At the median the gap is +0% against the U.S. median of $36,910.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battle Creek | $36,910 | $36,910 | $28,540 | $51,570 | 50 |
| Michigan | $34,580 | $34,510 | $27,170 | $44,060 | 3,470 |
| 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 Battle Creek
On the average salary of $36,910, a single filer in Battle Creek takes home about $30,204 a year, or $2,517 a month and $1,162 every two weeks. Taxes take 18% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Battle Creek's local income tax (1%).
Is Battle Creek a good place for library assistants, clerical? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Battle Creek area are 9% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 90.5), so the average $36,910 buys what about $40,766 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Battle Creek ($48,690). A typical home costs $189,677, or 5.1 years of this average salary before tax.
Library Assistants, Clerical salary in other Michigan cities
Battle Creek ranks 4th of 15 Michigan metro areas for this job; Midland pays the most ($40,240).
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 Battle Creek: questions
How much do library assistants, clerical make an hour in Battle Creek?
$17.74 an hour on average, and $17.75 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level library assistants, clerical salary in Battle Creek?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $28,540 a year and the 25th percentile is $28,900, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the library assistants, clerical take-home pay in Battle Creek?
About $30,204 a year ($2,517 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $36,910. Includes Battle Creek's local income tax (1%).
Do library assistants, clerical earn more in Battle Creek than elsewhere?
The average here is 6% 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 Battle Creek, MI (12980). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 6.1%.
- 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 (2025 rules). Includes Battle Creek's local income tax (1%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.53, this job is 1.5 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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