Library Assistants, Clerical pay range in Burlington
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $31,610 a year or less, while the top 10% make $49,050 or more. The middle half of library assistants, clerical in Burlington earn between $36,430 and $47,440.
- $32K10th
- $36K25th
- $41KMedian
- $47K75th
- $49K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $40,700 | $3,392 | $19.57 |
| Median | $40,520 | $3,377 | $19.48 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $36,430 | $3,036 | $17.51 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $47,440 | $3,953 | $22.81 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Library Assistants, Clerical pay in Burlington vs. Vermont and the U.S.
Library assistants, clerical in Burlington earn 10% more than the Vermont average ($37,160) and 3% more than the U.S. average ($39,370). At the median the gap is +10% against the U.S. median of $36,910.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington | $40,700 | $40,520 | $31,610 | $49,050 | 150 |
| Vermont | $37,160 | $36,430 | $29,190 | $49,050 | 350 |
| 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 Burlington
On the average salary of $40,700, a single filer in Burlington takes home about $33,831 a year, or $2,819 a month and $1,301 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). Vermont tax is estimated with the Department of Taxes' 2026 withholding formula.
Is Burlington a good place for library assistants, clerical? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Burlington area are in line with the U.S. average (BEA price parity 100.9), so the average $40,700 buys what about $40,317 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Burlington ($60,020). A typical home costs $472,552, or 11.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Library Assistants, Clerical salary in nearby metro areas
- Glens Falls, NY$37,280
- Albany, NY$40,210
- Manchester, NH$36,990
- Utica, NY$36,500
- Lewiston, ME$37,630
- Portland, ME$42,670
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 Burlington: questions
How much do library assistants, clerical make an hour in Burlington?
$19.57 an hour on average, and $19.48 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level library assistants, clerical salary in Burlington?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $31,610 a year and the 25th percentile is $36,430, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the library assistants, clerical take-home pay in Burlington?
About $33,831 a year ($2,819 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $40,700. Vermont tax is estimated with the Department of Taxes' 2026 withholding formula.
Do library assistants, clerical earn more in Burlington than elsewhere?
The average here is 3% 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 Burlington-South Burlington, VT (15540). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.7%.
- 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). Vermont tax is estimated with the Department of Taxes' 2026 withholding formula.
- Job concentration: location quotient 2.20, this job is 2.2 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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