Library Assistants, Clerical pay in Louisiana

In Louisiana, the median pay for library assistants, clerical is $14.24 an hour ($29,620 a year). About 720 people work in this job there.

$14.24Median hourly pay
$22,330–$36,930Middle half of workers, yearly
720People in this job in Louisiana

That is 20% lower than the U.S. median ($36,910). Louisiana ranks 45th of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for library assistants, clerical in Louisiana

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$9.46$19,680
25% of workers$10.74$22,330
Half of workers (median)$14.24$29,620
75% of workers$17.76$36,930
90% of workers$21.67$45,070

Library Assistants, Clerical pay in Louisiana metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
New Orleans-Metairie$34,720100
Baton Rouge$34,130100
Monroe$21,85060

Louisiana unemployment rate: 4.2% (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 Louisiana

JobMedian yearly pay
Office Clerks, General$32,480
Stockers and Order Fillers$34,490
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$38,790
Receptionists and Information Clerks$32,750
Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$53,240
Computer Occupations, All Other$77,000
Library Technicians$39,180
File Clerks$32,200

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.