Library Assistants, Clerical pay range in Washington
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $32,670 a year or less, while the top 10% make $61,460 or more. The middle half of library assistants, clerical in Washington earn between $36,960 and $57,070.
- $33K10th
- $37K25th
- $47KMedian
- $57K75th
- $61K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $46,870 | $3,906 | $22.53 |
| Median | $46,820 | $3,902 | $22.51 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $36,960 | $3,080 | $17.77 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $57,070 | $4,756 | $27.44 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year.
Library Assistants, Clerical salary after taxes in Washington
On the average salary of $46,870, a single filer in Washington takes home about $38,194 a year, or $3,183 a month and $1,469 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% of gross pay.
The Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WV | $38,528 | $3,211 |
| Working in DC | $38,194 | $3,183 |
| Working in VA | $37,959 | $3,163 |
| Working in MD | $37,825 | $3,152 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Washington a good place for library assistants, clerical? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Washington area are 9% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 108.9), so the average $46,870 buys what about $43,046 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Washington ($71,060). A typical home costs $583,013, or 12.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Library Assistants, Clerical salary in nearby metro areas
- Hagerstown, MD$38,850
- Baltimore, MD$43,150
- Winchester, VA$32,610
- Gettysburg, PA$28,080
- Chambersburg, PA$28,590
- Charlottesville, VA$38,640
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 Washington: questions
How much do library assistants, clerical make an hour in Washington?
$22.53 an hour on average, and $22.51 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level library assistants, clerical salary in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $32,670 a year and the 25th percentile is $36,960, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the library assistants, clerical take-home pay in Washington?
About $38,194 a year ($3,183 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $46,870.
Do library assistants, clerical earn more in Washington than elsewhere?
The average here is 15% more than the U.S. metro average for this job ($40,655).
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 Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV (47900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.1%.
- 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 0.75, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.75).
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