MA · BLS OEWS 2024 · SOC 43-4121

Library Assistants, Clerical Salary in Massachusetts

Median Annual Salary $40,030 +11% above national average (national: $36,010)
$43,400Mean Annual
$19Median Hourly
2,730Employed in State

Salary Range — 10th to 90th Percentile

$40,030
$31,730
10th pct.
$58,490
90th pct.

Full Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual WageHourly Wage
10th percentile (entry-level)$31,730$15.26
25th percentile$34,920$16.79
50th percentile (median)$40,030$19.25
75th percentile$49,110$23.61
90th percentile (top earners)$58,490$28.12
Mean (average)$43,400$20.87

How Massachusetts Compares

StateMedian Annualvs. Massachusetts
Massachusetts (current) $40,030
District of Columbia $52,890 +32%
California $47,030 +17%
Alaska $46,470 +16%
Washington $45,980 +15%
Nevada $45,260 +13%
Oregon $40,090 +0%
Maryland $39,910 +0%
Wisconsin $38,170 -5%

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Related Occupations in Massachusetts

OccupationMedian AnnualEmployment
Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse $40,370 1,270
Sewing Machine Operators $40,370 2,090
Home Health and Personal Care Aides $39,520 108,090
Orderlies $39,420 1,510
Childcare Workers $39,290 12,370
Helpers--Production Workers $39,250 2,160

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Library Assistants, Clerical salary in Massachusetts?

The mean library assistants, clerical salary in Massachusetts is $43,400 per year. The median (middle) salary is $40,030 per year. Source: BLS OEWS 2024.

What is the starting salary for a Library Assistants, Clerical in Massachusetts?

Entry-level library assistants, clericals (10th percentile) in Massachusetts typically earn around $31,730 per year. Workers at the 25th percentile earn approximately $34,920 per year.

What is the highest Library Assistants, Clerical salary in Massachusetts?

Top earners (90th percentile) in this occupation in Massachusetts make approximately $58,490 per year. Those in the 75th percentile earn around $49,110 per year.

How does the Massachusetts Library Assistants, Clerical salary compare to the national average?

The median library assistants, clerical salary in Massachusetts is $40,030, which is +11% 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