Library Assistants, Clerical pay range in Bellingham
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $36,200 a year or less, while the top 10% make $57,210 or more. The middle half of library assistants, clerical in Bellingham earn between $38,920 and $52,340.
- $36K10th
- $39K25th
- $44KMedian
- $52K75th
- $57K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $45,680 | $3,807 | $21.96 |
| Median | $44,440 | $3,703 | $21.37 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $38,920 | $3,243 | $18.71 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $52,340 | $4,362 | $25.16 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Library Assistants, Clerical pay in Bellingham vs. Washington and the U.S.
Library assistants, clerical in Bellingham earn 6% less than the Washington average ($48,440) and 16% more than the U.S. average ($39,370). At the median the gap is +20% against the U.S. median of $36,910.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bellingham | $45,680 | $44,440 | $36,200 | $57,210 | 230 |
| Washington | $48,440 | $47,540 | $37,450 | $61,590 | 2,810 |
| 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 Bellingham
On the average salary of $45,680, a single filer in Bellingham takes home about $38,884 a year, or $3,240 a month and $1,496 every two weeks. Taxes take 15% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax. Washington's WA Cares (0.58%) and Paid Family and Medical Leave payroll premiums are not included.
Is Bellingham a good place for library assistants, clerical? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Bellingham area are 3% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 103.3), so the average $45,680 buys what about $44,206 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Bellingham ($57,820). A typical home costs $620,829, or 13.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Library Assistants, Clerical salary in other Washington cities
Bellingham ranks 7th of 9 Washington metro areas for this job; Seattle pays the most ($51,710).
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 Bellingham: questions
How much do library assistants, clerical make an hour in Bellingham?
$21.96 an hour on average, and $21.37 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level library assistants, clerical salary in Bellingham?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $36,200 a year and the 25th percentile is $38,920, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the library assistants, clerical take-home pay in Bellingham?
About $38,884 a year ($3,240 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $45,680. Washington has no state income tax; Washington's WA Cares (0.58%) and Paid Family and Medical Leave payroll premiums are not included.
Do library assistants, clerical earn more in Bellingham than elsewhere?
The average here is 16% 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 Bellingham, WA (13380). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 5.0%.
- 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. Washington's WA Cares (0.58%) and Paid Family and Medical Leave payroll premiums are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 4.65, this job is 4.7 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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