California Median
$47,860
per year
Hourly Rate
$23.01
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+30% vs US median
US median $36,910
State Rank
#2 of 50
11,170 employed here
How much does a Library Assistant, Clerical make in California?
Library Assistants, Clerical in California take home a median of $47,860 annually — roughly $23.01 an hour — which runs 30% above the national median of $36,910.
Within California, entry-level pay starts around $36,920 while the top 10% make $68,810 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $39,170 and $61,600 a year.
Library Assistant, Clerical salary range in California
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $36,920 | $17.75 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $39,170 | $18.83 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $47,860 | $23.01 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $61,600 | $29.62 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $68,810 | $33.08 |
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How California compares
California ranks 2nd out of 50 states and territories for Library Assistant, Clerical pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Library Assistant, Clerical salary in other states
District of Columbia $59,390Washington $47,540Nevada $46,620Maryland $45,910Alaska $44,800Massachusetts $42,520Oregon $42,270Minnesota $39,970New Jersey $39,780Wisconsin $39,610Connecticut $39,100Montana $39,070Arizona $38,110Wyoming $38,040Virginia $38,020Maine $37,890Florida $37,880Tennessee $37,410New Hampshire $37,400Hawaii $37,110Delaware $37,090Rhode Island $36,610Vermont $36,430Georgia $36,410Colorado $36,130New York $35,990New Mexico $35,250Illinois $34,680North Carolina $34,550North Dakota $34,530Michigan $34,510South Carolina $33,980Idaho $33,960Missouri $33,760Kentucky $33,690Ohio $33,480Utah $32,690Kansas $31,550Texas $31,200Arkansas $31,100West Virginia $30,800Pennsylvania $30,690Oklahoma $29,640Louisiana $29,620Iowa $29,480Indiana $28,900Mississippi $28,110Nebraska $28,080Alabama $27,530
Working as a Library Assistant, Clerical in California
Nationally, about 86,000 people work as Library Assistants, Clerical in the United States. A high school diploma is typically enough, with most skills learned on the job.
Considering a move? Compare California pay ($47,860) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Library Assistant, Clerical make in California?
The median Library Assistant, Clerical salary in California is $47,860 per year, or about $23.01 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $36,920 at the entry level to $68,810 for the top 10% of earners.
How does California pay compare to the national average?
California pays Library Assistants, Clerical about 30% more than the national median of $36,910. California ranks 2nd out of 50 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is California a good state for Library Assistants, Clerical?
Yes on pay — California pays above the national median for this occupation, at $47,860 a year. About 11,170 Library Assistants, Clerical are employed in California. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in California?
The highest-paying occupations in California include Ophthalmologist, Except Pediatric ($400,150), Neurologist ($357,080), Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers ($353,900), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.