Library Assistants, Clerical pay in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria

In Washington-Arlington-Alexandria (DC), the median pay for library assistants, clerical is $22.51 an hour ($46,820 a year). About 1,290 people work in this job there.

$22.51Median hourly pay
$36,960–$57,070Middle half of workers, yearly
1,290People in this job in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria (DC)

That is 27% higher than the U.S. median ($36,910). It is 21% lower than the District of Columbia median ($59,390).

Pay range for library assistants, clerical in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria (DC)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$15.71$32,670
25% of workers$17.77$36,960
Half of workers (median)$22.51$46,820
75% of workers$27.44$57,070
90% of workers$29.55$61,460

Library Assistants, Clerical pay in District of Columbia metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria (this page)$46,8201,290

District of Columbia unemployment rate: 5.7% (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 Washington-Arlington-Alexandria (DC)

JobMedian yearly pay
Office Clerks, General$51,880
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$53,660
Stockers and Order Fillers$37,870
Receptionists and Information Clerks$41,240
Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$90,320
Library Technicians$57,290
File Clerks$43,270
Customer Service Representatives$46,220

Other job titles for this job

Book SorterBookmobile DriverLibrary AideLibrary AssistantLibrary AssociateLibrary Circulation AssistantLibrary Circulation ClerkLibrary ClerkLibrary PagePageAccess Services AssistantAcquisitions Assistant

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.