Library Assistants, Clerical pay in Cincinnati

In Cincinnati (OH), the median pay for library assistants, clerical is $17.89 an hour ($37,200 a year). About 1,200 people work in this job there.

$17.89Median hourly pay
$29,920–$39,070Middle half of workers, yearly
1,200People in this job in Cincinnati (OH)

That is about the same as the U.S. median ($36,910). It is 11% higher than the Ohio median ($33,480).

Pay range for library assistants, clerical in Cincinnati (OH)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$11.71$24,350
25% of workers$14.39$29,920
Half of workers (median)$17.89$37,200
75% of workers$18.78$39,070
90% of workers$23.89$49,690

Library Assistants, Clerical pay in Ohio metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Cincinnati (this page)$37,2001,200
Toledo$36,360240
Columbus$36,290700
Cleveland$34,6101,090
Springfield$33,74050
Mansfield$30,880150
Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek$30,220460
Akron$29,530150
Youngstown-Warren$28,340140
Canton-Massillon$26,610150

Ohio unemployment rate: 3.3% (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)

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Stockers and Order Fillers$37,810
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Receptionists and Information Clerks$35,250
Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$70,980
Customer Service Representatives$46,470
Court, Municipal, and License Clerks$48,490
Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks$45,950

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.