Library Assistants, Clerical pay in Kentucky

In Kentucky, the median pay for library assistants, clerical is $16.20 an hour ($33,690 a year). About 1,050 people work in this job there.

$16.20Median hourly pay
$28,790–$35,750Middle half of workers, yearly
1,050People in this job in Kentucky

That is 9% lower than the U.S. median ($36,910). Kentucky ranks 36th of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for library assistants, clerical in Kentucky

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$12.36$25,720
25% of workers$13.84$28,790
Half of workers (median)$16.20$33,690
75% of workers$17.19$35,750
90% of workers$20.98$43,630

Library Assistants, Clerical pay in Kentucky metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Lexington-Fayette$34,5200
Louisville/Jefferson County$34,320350
Owensboro$33,79040
Bowling Green$33,33070

Kentucky 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 Kentucky

JobMedian yearly pay
Stockers and Order Fillers$36,810
Office Clerks, General$37,870
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$44,200
Receptionists and Information Clerks$32,940
Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$62,410
Computer Occupations, All Other$89,420
Library Technicians$35,700
Customer Service Representatives$38,700

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.