Salary Range — 10th to 90th Percentile
Full Percentile Breakdown
| Percentile | Annual Wage | Hourly Wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry-level) | $36,070 | $17.34 |
| 25th percentile | $38,090 | $18.31 |
| 50th percentile (median) | $47,030 | $22.61 |
| 75th percentile | $60,740 | $29.20 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $70,110 | $33.71 |
| Mean (average) | $50,460 | $24.26 |
How California Compares
| State | Median Annual | vs. California |
|---|---|---|
| California (current) | $47,030 | — |
| District of Columbia | $52,890 | +12% |
| Alaska | $46,470 | -1% |
| Washington | $45,980 | -2% |
| Nevada | $45,260 | -4% |
| Oregon | $40,090 | -15% |
| Massachusetts | $40,030 | -15% |
| Maryland | $39,910 | -15% |
| Wisconsin | $38,170 | -19% |
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Related Occupations in California
| Occupation | Median Annual | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | $47,100 | 7,340 |
| File Clerks | $46,920 | 9,740 |
| Residential Advisors | $46,850 | 7,400 |
| Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers | $46,720 | 38,580 |
| Order Clerks | $46,620 | 13,240 |
| Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | $46,590 | 4,480 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average Library Assistants, Clerical salary in California?
The mean library assistants, clerical salary in California is $50,460 per year. The median (middle) salary is $47,030 per year. Source: BLS OEWS 2024.
What is the starting salary for a Library Assistants, Clerical in California?
Entry-level library assistants, clericals (10th percentile) in California typically earn around $36,070 per year. Workers at the 25th percentile earn approximately $38,090 per year.
What is the highest Library Assistants, Clerical salary in California?
Top earners (90th percentile) in this occupation in California make approximately $70,110 per year. Those in the 75th percentile earn around $60,740 per year.
How does the California Library Assistants, Clerical salary compare to the national average?
The median library assistants, clerical salary in California is $47,030, which is +31% above national average of $36,010.
Data Source: This data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics,
Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program, May 2024 release.
All wages are estimates. Actual salaries may vary based on experience, education,
employer, and other factors. bls.gov/oes