Library Assistants, Clerical pay range in Charleston
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $30,800 a year or less, while the top 10% make $38,690 or more. The middle half of library assistants, clerical in Charleston earn between $30,800 and $35,650.
- $31K10th
- $31K25th
- $31KMedian
- $36K75th
- $39K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $33,540 | $2,795 | $16.12 |
| Median | $30,810 | $2,568 | $14.81 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $30,800 | $2,567 | $14.81 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $35,650 | $2,971 | $17.14 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Library Assistants, Clerical pay in Charleston vs. West Virginia and the U.S.
Library assistants, clerical in Charleston earn 8% more than the West Virginia average ($31,150) and 15% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston | $33,540 | $30,810 | $30,800 | $38,690 | n/a |
| West Virginia | $31,150 | $30,800 | $26,380 | $36,840 | 450 |
| 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 Charleston
On the average salary of $33,540, a single filer in Charleston takes home about $28,290 a year, or $2,358 a month and $1,088 every two weeks. Taxes take 16% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Charleston a good place for library assistants, clerical? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Charleston area are 11% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 88.7), so the average $33,540 buys what about $37,806 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Charleston ($45,830). A typical home costs $148,817, or 4.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Library Assistants, Clerical salary in other West Virginia cities
Charleston ranks 2nd of 4 West Virginia metro areas for this job; Morgantown pays the most ($34,480).
- Morgantown$34,480
- Charleston$33,540
- Huntington$30,270
- Wheeling$29,060
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 Charleston: questions
How much do library assistants, clerical make an hour in Charleston?
$16.12 an hour on average, and $14.81 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level library assistants, clerical salary in Charleston?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $30,800 a year and the 25th percentile is $30,800, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the library assistants, clerical take-home pay in Charleston?
About $28,290 a year ($2,358 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $33,540.
Do library assistants, clerical earn more in Charleston than elsewhere?
The average here is 15% 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 Charleston, WV (16620). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.7%.
- 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).
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