Library Assistants, Clerical pay in Maine

In Maine, the median pay for library assistants, clerical is $18.22 an hour ($37,890 a year). About 540 people work in this job there.

$18.22Median hourly pay
$33,020–$43,750Middle half of workers, yearly
540People in this job in Maine

That is 3% higher than the U.S. median ($36,910). Maine ranks 17th of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for library assistants, clerical in Maine

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$15.85$32,970
25% of workers$15.87$33,020
Half of workers (median)$18.22$37,890
75% of workers$21.04$43,750
90% of workers$23.34$48,540

Library Assistants, Clerical pay in Maine metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Portland-South Portland$39,600180
Lewiston-Auburn$38,31050

Maine unemployment rate: 3.2% (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)

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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.