Library Assistants, Clerical pay range in Durham
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $28,450 a year or less, while the top 10% make $47,300 or more. The middle half of library assistants, clerical in Durham earn between $36,420 and $46,940.
- $28K10th
- $36K25th
- $47KMedian
- $47K75th
- $47K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $41,270 | $3,439 | $19.84 |
| Median | $46,940 | $3,912 | $22.57 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $36,420 | $3,035 | $17.51 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $46,940 | $3,912 | $22.57 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Library Assistants, Clerical pay in Durham vs. North Carolina and the U.S.
Library assistants, clerical in Durham earn 18% more than the North Carolina average ($34,930) and 5% more than the U.S. average ($39,370). At the median the gap is +27% against the U.S. median of $36,910.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durham | $41,270 | $46,940 | $28,450 | $47,300 | 80 |
| North Carolina | $34,930 | $34,550 | $25,040 | $45,690 | 1,330 |
| 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 Durham
On the average salary of $41,270, a single filer in Durham takes home about $34,202 a year, or $2,850 a month and $1,315 every two weeks. Taxes take 17% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Durham a good place for library assistants, clerical? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Durham area are 2% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 97.6), so the average $41,270 buys what about $42,297 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Durham ($60,720). A typical home costs $414,340, or 10.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Library Assistants, Clerical salary in other North Carolina cities
Durham ranks 1st of 9 North Carolina metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Durham$41,270
- Burlington$38,580
- Asheville$37,700
- Wilmington$36,720
- Raleigh$36,080
- Greensboro$35,720
- Charlotte$35,680
- Winston-Salem$33,750
- Hickory$32,170
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 Durham: questions
How much do library assistants, clerical make an hour in Durham?
$19.84 an hour on average, and $22.57 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level library assistants, clerical salary in Durham?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $28,450 a year and the 25th percentile is $36,420, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the library assistants, clerical take-home pay in Durham?
About $34,202 a year ($2,850 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $41,270.
Do library assistants, clerical earn more in Durham than elsewhere?
The average here is 5% 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 Durham-Chapel Hill, NC (20500). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.2%.
- 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 0.45, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.45).
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