Library Assistants, Clerical pay range in Jackson
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $20,890 a year or less, while the top 10% make $34,160 or more. The middle half of library assistants, clerical in Jackson earn between $21,560 and $29,890.
- $21K10th
- $22K25th
- $28KMedian
- $30K75th
- $34K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $28,430 | $2,369 | $13.67 |
| Median | $28,110 | $2,342 | $13.51 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $21,560 | $1,797 | $10.37 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $29,890 | $2,491 | $14.37 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Library Assistants, Clerical pay in Jackson vs. Mississippi and the U.S.
Library assistants, clerical in Jackson earn 3% more than the Mississippi average ($27,550) and 28% less 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson | $28,430 | $28,110 | $20,890 | $34,160 | 80 |
| Mississippi | $27,550 | $28,110 | $18,120 | $36,920 | 440 |
| 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 Jackson
On the average salary of $28,430, a single filer in Jackson takes home about $24,617 a year, or $2,051 a month and $947 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 Jackson a good place for library assistants, clerical? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Jackson area are 11% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 89.0), so the average $28,430 buys what about $31,927 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Jackson ($42,850). A typical home costs $215,136, or 7.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Library Assistants, Clerical salary in other Mississippi cities
Jackson ranks 1st of 2 Mississippi metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Jackson$28,430
- Gulfport$26,130
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 Jackson: questions
How much do library assistants, clerical make an hour in Jackson?
$13.67 an hour on average, and $13.52 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level library assistants, clerical salary in Jackson?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $20,890 a year and the 25th percentile is $21,560, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the library assistants, clerical take-home pay in Jackson?
About $24,617 a year ($2,051 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $28,430.
Do library assistants, clerical earn more in Jackson than elsewhere?
The average here is 28% 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 Jackson, MS (27140). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 6.2%.
- 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 0.55, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.55).
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