Library Assistants, Clerical pay range in McAllen
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $21,220 a year or less, while the top 10% make $38,590 or more. The middle half of library assistants, clerical in McAllen earn between $25,960 and $38,590.
- $21K10th
- $26K25th
- $31KMedian
- $39K75th
- $39K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $30,850 | $2,571 | $14.83 |
| Median | $30,620 | $2,552 | $14.72 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $25,960 | $2,163 | $12.48 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $38,590 | $3,216 | $18.55 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Library Assistants, Clerical pay in McAllen vs. Texas and the U.S.
Library assistants, clerical in McAllen earn about the same as the Texas average ($31,370) and 22% less than the U.S. average ($39,370). At the median the gap is -17% against the U.S. median of $36,910.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McAllen | $30,850 | $30,620 | $21,220 | $38,590 | 80 |
| Texas | $31,370 | $31,200 | $21,900 | $39,940 | 1,600 |
| 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 McAllen
On the average salary of $30,850, a single filer in McAllen takes home about $26,968 a year, or $2,247 a month and $1,037 every two weeks. Taxes take 13% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
Is McAllen a good place for library assistants, clerical? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the McAllen area are 14% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 85.9), so the average $30,850 buys what about $35,916 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in McAllen ($35,830). A typical home costs $193,978, or 6.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Library Assistants, Clerical salary in other Texas cities
McAllen ranks 4th of 9 Texas metro areas for this job; Austin pays the most ($40,290).
- Austin$40,290
- San Antonio$35,510
- Dallas$32,840
- McAllen$30,850
- Houston$30,710
- El Paso$29,440
- Beaumont$28,940
- Brownsville$25,830
- Lubbock$24,440
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 McAllen: questions
How much do library assistants, clerical make an hour in McAllen?
$14.83 an hour on average, and $14.72 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level library assistants, clerical salary in McAllen?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $21,220 a year and the 25th percentile is $25,960, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the library assistants, clerical take-home pay in McAllen?
About $26,968 a year ($2,247 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $30,850. Texas has no state income tax.
Do library assistants, clerical earn more in McAllen than elsewhere?
The average here is 22% 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 McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX (32580). 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 no state income tax.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.50, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.50).
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