Library Assistants, Clerical pay in Missouri
In Missouri, the median pay for library assistants, clerical is $16.23 an hour ($33,760 a year). About 1,610 people work in this job there.
That is 9% lower than the U.S. median ($36,910). Missouri ranks 35th of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for library assistants, clerical in Missouri
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $13.75 | $28,600 |
| 25% of workers | $14.21 | $29,550 |
| Half of workers (median) | $16.23 | $33,760 |
| 75% of workers | $17.11 | $35,600 |
| 90% of workers | $19.61 | $40,780 |
Library Assistants, Clerical pay in Missouri metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Cape Girardeau | $34,970 | 30 |
| St. Louis | $33,900 | 910 |
| Kansas City | $33,760 | 570 |
| Joplin | $28,600 | 40 |
| St. Joseph | $28,600 | 40 |
| Springfield | $28,600 | 70 |
Missouri unemployment rate: 3.5% (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 Missouri
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Stockers and Order Fillers | $36,710 |
| Office Clerks, General | $42,370 |
| Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive | $43,540 |
| Receptionists and Information Clerks | $35,740 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $101,040 |
| Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants | $60,320 |
| Library Technicians | $39,160 |
| File Clerks | $38,400 |
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