Library Assistants, Clerical pay in New Jersey
In New Jersey, the median pay for library assistants, clerical is $19.13 an hour ($39,780 a year). About 3,120 people work in this job there.
That is 8% higher than the U.S. median ($36,910). New Jersey ranks 10th of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for library assistants, clerical in New Jersey
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $15.75 | $32,750 |
| 25% of workers | $16.95 | $35,250 |
| Half of workers (median) | $19.13 | $39,780 |
| 75% of workers | $22.58 | $46,960 |
| 90% of workers | $27.13 | $56,430 |
Library Assistants, Clerical pay in New Jersey metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Trenton-Princeton | $46,460 | 180 |
| Atlantic City-Hammonton | $40,630 | 140 |
| Vineland | $34,510 | 40 |
New Jersey unemployment rate: 4.3% (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 New Jersey
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive | $50,260 |
| Office Clerks, General | $48,570 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | $37,250 |
| Receptionists and Information Clerks | $41,650 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $108,310 |
| Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants | $89,520 |
| File Clerks | $44,400 |
| Office Machine Operators, Except Computer | $39,360 |
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