Library Assistants, Clerical pay range in Minneapolis
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $34,140 a year or less, while the top 10% make $55,190 or more. The middle half of library assistants, clerical in Minneapolis earn between $38,970 and $50,510.
- $34K10th
- $39K25th
- $48KMedian
- $51K75th
- $55K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $45,800 | $3,817 | $22.02 |
| Median | $48,120 | $4,010 | $23.13 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $38,970 | $3,248 | $18.74 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $50,510 | $4,209 | $24.28 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Library Assistants, Clerical pay in Minneapolis vs. Minnesota and the U.S.
Library assistants, clerical in Minneapolis earn 12% more than the Minnesota average ($41,010) and 16% more than the U.S. average ($39,370). At the median the gap is +30% against the U.S. median of $36,910.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis | $45,800 | $48,120 | $34,140 | $55,190 | 950 |
| Minnesota | $41,010 | $39,970 | $28,850 | $50,510 | 1,770 |
| 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 Minneapolis
On the average salary of $45,800, a single filer in Minneapolis takes home about $37,349 a year, or $3,112 a month and $1,436 every two weeks. Taxes take 18% of gross pay.
The Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WI | $37,611 | $3,134 |
| Working in MN | $37,349 | $3,112 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
Is Minneapolis a good place for library assistants, clerical? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Minneapolis area are 5% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 104.8), so the average $45,800 buys what about $43,693 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Minneapolis ($59,320). A typical home costs $393,774, or 8.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Library Assistants, Clerical salary in other Minnesota cities
Minneapolis ranks 1st of 3 Minnesota metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
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 Minneapolis: questions
How much do library assistants, clerical make an hour in Minneapolis?
$22.02 an hour on average, and $23.13 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level library assistants, clerical salary in Minneapolis?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $34,140 a year and the 25th percentile is $38,970, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the library assistants, clerical take-home pay in Minneapolis?
About $37,349 a year ($3,112 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $45,800. Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
Do library assistants, clerical earn more in Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI (33460). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.6%.
- 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). Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.88, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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