Library Assistants, Clerical Salary in Massachusetts: $46,500 Average

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Data current as of August 2026 · sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and O*NET

Average base salary, Massachusetts

$46,500 / year

≈ $3,900 per month · $22.36 per hour

LocationOr metro area

BLS May 2025 state data for Massachusetts · median $44,000

25th percentile
$37,000Average
$46,50075th percentile
$52,500

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.

Library Assistants, Clerical salary by state

Alabama$30,500

Alaska$48,000

Arizona$41,500

Arkansas$32,000

California$53,500

Colorado$39,000

Connecticut$45,000

Delaware$37,500

District of Columbia$61,500

Florida$40,000

Georgia$38,000

Hawaii$38,500

Idaho$34,000

Illinois$37,500

Indiana$30,000

Iowa$33,000

Kansas$32,500

Kentucky$34,500

Louisiana$32,000

Maine$41,000

Maryland$46,500

Massachusetts$46,500

Michigan$36,000

Minnesota$42,500

Mississippi$28,500

Missouri$35,500

Montana$39,500

Nebraska$31,500

Nevada$47,500

New Hampshire$39,500

New Jersey$44,500

New Mexico$37,000

New York$42,000

North Carolina$36,000

North Dakota$37,000

Ohio$34,500

Oklahoma$31,500

Oregon$44,000

Pennsylvania$35,000

Rhode Island$40,500

South Carolina$35,000

Tennessee$39,500

Texas$32,500

Utah$35,000

Vermont$38,500

Virginia$41,500

Washington$50,000

West Virginia$32,000

Wisconsin$42,500

Wyoming$39,000

About this role

Library Assistants, Clerical is a professional role within the function in the Office and Administrative Support job family.

Pay for this title reflects both its level and its scope; see our Title Level and Organization Responsibility guides for how WePayFairly defines them.

What Library Assistants, Clericals do

Typical education: High School Diploma

Sort books, publications, and other items according to established procedure and return them to shelves, files, or other designated storage areas.
Open and close library during specified hours and secure library equipment, such as computers and audio-visual equipment.
Locate library materials for patrons, including books, periodicals, tape cassettes, Braille volumes, and pictures.
Enter and update patrons' records on computers.
Answer routine inquiries and refer patrons in need of professional assistance to librarians.

Top skills: Service Orientation Reading Comprehension Active Listening Writing Speaking Critical Thinking

Includes information from O*NET OnLine by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (CC BY 4.0).

Library Assistants, Clerical pay by experience level

Entry level$28,500

Typical starting pay (about the 10th percentile)

Early career$33,000

A few years in (about the 25th percentile)

Experienced$38,000

Mid-career median pay

Senior$47,000

Seasoned professionals (about the 75th percentile)

Top earners$57,000

Highest earners (about the 90th percentile)

Experience tiers are derived from the BLS wage percentile distribution for this occupation, aged to 2026. Actual pay varies by employer, location, and specialization.

Job outlook

-6.7%

projected change in jobs, 2024–2034

12,800

projected openings per year

Declining

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program (2024–2034). Openings include growth and replacement needs.

Library Assistants, Clerical salary by industry

Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Schools and Hospitals and USPS

55,830 workers

$40,500

Local Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)

55,440 workers

$40,500

Educational Services

21,170 workers

$42,500

Educational Services, Local Government Owned

12,530 workers

$42,500

Elementary and Secondary Schools

11,720 workers

$42,500

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools

7,750 workers

$43,000

Web Search Portals, Libraries, Archives, and Other Information Services

7,670 workers

$38,500

Web Search Portals, Libraries, Archives, and Other Information Services

7,670 workers

$38,500

Educational Services, State Government Owned

5,010 workers

$43,500

Educational Services, Privately Owned

3,630 workers

$41,000

National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.

How this role compares

Library Assistants, Clerical pays 24% below the average across 55 roles in the Office and Administrative Support job family (family average $54,000).

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Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service$43,000

Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service$44,000

Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$37,000

Office Machine Operators, Except Computer$44,500

Data Entry Keyer$45,000

Telephone Operator$46,500

File Clerk$47,000

Office Clerks, General$48,000

Careers related to Library Assistants, Clerical

Library Technician$47,000

File Clerk$47,000

Office Clerks, General$48,000

Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$51,000

Web Administrator$126,500

Stockers and Order Fillers$41,000

Related occupations from O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Library Assistants, Clerical make?

The average base salary for a Library Assistants, Clerical in the United States is $41,000 per year, or about $19.71 per hour.

What is the typical salary range?

Pay typically falls between $33,000 and $47,000 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.

How does this compare with other Office and Administrative Support roles?

The Office and Administrative Support job family averages $54,000 across 55 roles tracked by WePayFairly.

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