Library Assistants, Clerical pay range in Huntington
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $22,260 a year or less, while the top 10% make $35,470 or more. The middle half of library assistants, clerical in Huntington earn between $26,270 and $34,240.
- $22K10th
- $26K25th
- $29KMedian
- $34K75th
- $35K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $30,270 | $2,522 | $14.55 |
| Median | $28,980 | $2,415 | $13.93 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $26,270 | $2,189 | $12.63 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $34,240 | $2,853 | $16.46 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Library Assistants, Clerical pay in Huntington vs. West Virginia and the U.S.
Library assistants, clerical in Huntington earn about the same as the West Virginia average ($31,150) and 23% less than the U.S. average ($39,370). At the median the gap is -21% against the U.S. median of $36,910.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huntington | $30,270 | $28,980 | $22,260 | $35,470 | 90 |
| 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 Huntington
On the average salary of $30,270, a single filer in Huntington takes home about $25,766 a year, or $2,147 a month and $991 every two weeks. Taxes take 15% of gross pay.
The Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in OH | $26,119 | $2,177 |
| Working in WV | $25,766 | $2,147 |
| Working in KY | $25,560 | $2,130 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Huntington a good place for library assistants, clerical? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Huntington area are 12% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 88.4), so the average $30,270 buys what about $34,234 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.6 times the median wage of all jobs in Huntington ($44,600). A typical home costs $166,506, or 5.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Library Assistants, Clerical salary in other West Virginia cities
Huntington ranks 3rd 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 Huntington: questions
How much do library assistants, clerical make an hour in Huntington?
$14.55 an hour on average, and $13.94 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level library assistants, clerical salary in Huntington?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $22,260 a year and the 25th percentile is $26,270, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the library assistants, clerical take-home pay in Huntington?
About $25,766 a year ($2,147 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $30,270.
Do library assistants, clerical earn more in Huntington than elsewhere?
The average here is 23% 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 Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH (26580). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 4.3%.
- 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).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.12, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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