Library Assistants, Clerical pay in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin
In Chicago-Naperville-Elgin (IL), the median pay for library assistants, clerical is $16.90 an hour ($35,160 a year). About 4,420 people work in this job there.
That is 5% lower than the U.S. median ($36,910). It is about the same as the Illinois median ($34,680).
Pay range for library assistants, clerical in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin (IL)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $15.00 | $31,200 |
| 25% of workers | $15.19 | $31,600 |
| Half of workers (median) | $16.90 | $35,160 |
| 75% of workers | $18.44 | $38,360 |
| 90% of workers | $22.35 | $46,490 |
Library Assistants, Clerical pay in Illinois metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin (this page) | $35,160 | 4,420 |
| Decatur | $34,280 | 70 |
| Springfield | $33,620 | 140 |
| Peoria | $33,530 | 270 |
| Champaign-Urbana | $33,510 | 220 |
| Kankakee | $33,290 | 130 |
| Rockford | $32,420 | 160 |
| Bloomington | $31,200 | 80 |
Illinois unemployment rate: 4.7% (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 Chicago-Naperville-Elgin (IL)
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Stockers and Order Fillers | $38,450 |
| Office Clerks, General | $46,330 |
| Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive | $50,440 |
| Receptionists and Information Clerks | $38,060 |
| Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants | $77,770 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $101,660 |
| File Clerks | $58,320 |
| Library Technicians | $47,100 |
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