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Library Assistants, Clerical Salary in Massachusetts
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Library Assistants, Clerical make in Massachusetts?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$42,520
Median Annual Salary
▲
+6.2% vs 2024
$44,860
Mean Salary
$42,520
Median Salary
$20.44
Hourly Rate
2,840 people work as Library Assistants, Clerical in Massachusetts
Library Assistants, Clerical salary by percentile in Massachusetts
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Library Assistants, Clerical in Massachusetts earn a median salary of $42,520 per year ($3,543/month).
This is 16.4% above the national average of $36,535.
Massachusetts ranks #7 out of 50 states for Library Assistants, Clerical pay.
Approximately 2,840 people work in this occupation across Massachusetts.
Salaries increased by 6.2% compared to 2024.
About This Job: 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.
Top Skills
Service Orientation
3.38
Reading Comprehension
3.25
Active Listening
3.25
Writing
3.0
Speaking
3.0
Key Knowledge Areas
Customer and Personal Service
3.74
Administrative
3.7
English Language
3.57
Education and Training
3.03
Psychology
2.99
Typical Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent
(49.8% of workers)
Salary Range: Library Assistants, Clerical in Massachusetts
Salaries for Library Assistants, Clerical in Massachusetts range from $32,370 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $59,940 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $35,920 and $50,570.
Median $42,520
P10: $32,370P25: $35,920P75: $50,570P90: $59,940
10th
$32,370
25th
$35,920
Median
$42,520
75th
$50,570
90th
$59,940
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$32,370
$15.56
$2,697
25th Percentile
$35,920
$17.27
$2,993
Median (50th)
$42,520
$20.44
$3,543
75th Percentile
$50,570
$24.31
$4,214
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$59,940
$28.82
$4,995
Note: The mean (average) salary of $44,860 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
How much do Library Assistants, Clerical make in Massachusetts?
The median annual salary for Library Assistants, Clerical in Massachusetts is $42,520 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $44,860.
What is the salary range for a Library Assistants, Clerical in Massachusetts?
Salaries for Library Assistants, Clerical in Massachusetts range from $32,370 at the 10th percentile to $59,940 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $35,920 and $50,570.
What is the starting salary for a Library Assistants, Clerical in Massachusetts?
Entry-level Library Assistants, Clerical positions in Massachusetts typically start around $32,370 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $35,920 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Library Assistants, Clerical in Massachusetts?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 2,840 people are employed as Library Assistants, Clerical in Massachusetts.
What is the hourly rate for a Library Assistants, Clerical in Massachusetts?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Library Assistants, Clerical in Massachusetts is approximately $20.44 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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