Library Assistants, Clerical
Compile records, and sort, shelve, issue, and receive library materials such as books, electronic media, pictures, cards, slides and microfilm. Locate library materials for loan and replace material in shelving area, stacks, or files according to identification number and title. Register patrons to permit them to borrow books, periodicals, and other library materials.Salary by State
| State Name | Employment | Annual Salary | Hourly Salary | |
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| Alabama | 970 | $24,220 | $11.65 | |
| Alaska | 150 | $39,260 | $18.87 | |
| Arizona | 1,580 | $32,960 | $15.84 | |
| Arkansas | 390 | $26,680 | $12.83 | |
| California | 8,050 | $44,690 | $21.49 | |
| Colorado | 670 | $32,170 | $15.47 | |
| Connecticut | 1,390 | $36,710 | $17.65 | |
| Delaware | 400 | $25,860 | $12.43 | |
| District of Columbia | 290 | $44,340 | $21.32 | |
| Florida | 2,160 | $29,530 | $14.20 | |
| Georgia | 510 | $26,440 | $12.71 | |
| Hawaii | 230 | $35,230 | $16.94 | |
| Idaho | 440 | $27,050 | $13.00 | |
| Illinois | 4,280 | $30,040 | $14.44 | |
| Indiana | 2,370 | $25,820 | $12.42 | |
| Iowa | 1,900 | $26,210 | $12.60 | |
| Kansas | 1,080 | $29,760 | $14.31 | |
| Kentucky | 810 | $24,960 | $12.00 | |
| Louisiana | 320 | $32,310 | $15.54 | |
| Maine | 400 | $32,460 | $15.61 | |
| Maryland | 1,380 | $33,630 | $16.17 | |
| Massachusetts | 2,490 | $41,960 | $20.18 | |
| Michigan | 3,710 | $27,850 | $13.39 | |
| Minnesota | 1,790 | $35,470 | $17.06 | |
| Mississippi | 460 | $22,170 | $10.66 | |
| Missouri | 2,070 | $29,480 | $14.17 | |
| Montana | 50 | $29,130 | $14.01 | |
| Nebraska | 420 | $25,530 | $12.27 | |
| Nevada | 570 | $43,820 | $21.07 | |
| New Hampshire | 790 | $30,090 | $14.47 | |
| New Jersey | 2,720 | $37,260 | $17.92 | |
| New Mexico | 230 | $28,200 | $13.56 | |
| New York | 7,940 | $35,310 | $16.98 | |
| North Carolina | 1,940 | $27,460 | $13.20 | |
| North Dakota | 40 | $28,660 | $13.78 | |
| Ohio | 3,640 | $27,700 | $13.32 | |
| Oklahoma | 1,120 | $25,960 | $12.48 | |
| Oregon | 1,030 | $40,490 | $19.47 | |
| Pennsylvania | 4,240 | $27,170 | $13.06 | |
| Rhode Island | 450 | $33,580 | $16.15 | |
| South Carolina | 1,310 | $30,630 | $14.73 | |
| Tennessee | 1,170 | $29,630 | $14.24 | |
| Texas | 4,320 | $26,420 | $12.70 | |
| Utah | 640 | $27,540 | $13.24 | |
| Vermont | 180 | $34,230 | $16.46 | |
| Virginia | 2,250 | $31,730 | $15.26 | |
| Washington | 1,610 | $38,840 | $18.67 | |
| West Virginia | 260 | $27,260 | $13.11 | |
| Wisconsin | 990 | $33,790 | $16.24 | |
| Wyoming | 240 | $30,570 | $14.70 |
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$32,490 per yearNational average salaryDecliningJob growth rate
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High school diploma or equivalentTypical education requirement
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Short-term on-the-job trainingTypical on-the-job training requirement
Educational Attainment
The following chart shows the highest education level completed by those working as library assistants, clerical.
- Less than high school 2%
- High school graduate 15%
- College dropout 24%
- Associate’s degree 12%
- Bachelor’s degree 36%
- Master’s degree 11%
- Doctorate degree 1%
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