Library Assistants, Clerical pay in California
In California, the median pay for library assistants, clerical is $23.01 an hour ($47,860 a year). About 11,170 people work in this job there.
That is 30% higher than the U.S. median ($36,910). California ranks 2nd of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for library assistants, clerical in California
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $17.75 | $36,920 |
| 25% of workers | $18.83 | $39,170 |
| Half of workers (median) | $23.01 | $47,860 |
| 75% of workers | $29.62 | $61,600 |
| 90% of workers | $33.08 | $68,810 |
Library Assistants, Clerical pay in California metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont | $63,000 | 1,720 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara | $62,780 | 840 |
| Santa Maria-Santa Barbara | $54,590 | 100 |
| Santa Cruz-Watsonville | $51,410 | 70 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad | $50,940 | 820 |
| Hanford-Corcoran | $49,000 | 40 |
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma | $48,890 | 160 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario | $47,850 | 880 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim | $47,770 | 3,840 |
| Redding | $47,420 | 40 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom | $46,980 | 630 |
| Visalia | $46,690 | 100 |
| Modesto | $46,400 | 180 |
| Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura | $46,300 | 150 |
| Fresno | $46,250 | 380 |
| Merced | $45,610 | 60 |
| El Centro | $43,470 | 40 |
| Salinas | $43,390 | 140 |
| Bakersfield-Delano | $39,310 | 90 |
| Stockton-Lodi | $39,290 | 240 |
| Vallejo | $38,900 | 80 |
| Chico | $36,470 | 100 |
California unemployment rate: 5.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for library assistants, clerical
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 3 months (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: -6.4% over ten years, declining · about 12,300 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in California
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Office Clerks, General | $48,460 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | $42,870 |
| Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive | $55,400 |
| Receptionists and Information Clerks | $44,100 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $134,440 |
| Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants | $89,000 |
| File Clerks | $49,040 |
| Library Technicians | $53,260 |
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