Library Assistants, Clerical pay in Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington

In Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington (PA), the median pay for library assistants, clerical is $17.96 an hour ($37,350 a year). About 1,690 people work in this job there.

$17.96Median hourly pay
$32,220–$40,560Middle half of workers, yearly
1,690People in this job in Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington (PA)

That is about the same as the U.S. median ($36,910). It is 22% higher than the Pennsylvania median ($30,690).

Pay range for library assistants, clerical in Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington (PA)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$13.96$29,030
25% of workers$15.49$32,220
Half of workers (median)$17.96$37,350
75% of workers$19.50$40,560
90% of workers$22.44$46,680

Library Assistants, Clerical pay in Pennsylvania metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington (this page)$37,3501,690
State College$35,370120
Pittsburgh$33,380940
Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton$32,220190
Erie$28,540110
Scranton--Wilkes-Barre$28,140130
Lancaster$27,950170
York-Hanover$27,89090
Williamsport$27,69050
Chambersburg$27,59050
Gettysburg$27,31030
Reading$27,130120
Harrisburg-Carlisle$25,220170
Lebanon$22,45040
Johnstown$21,78050

Pennsylvania unemployment rate: 3.7% (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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JobMedian yearly pay
Stockers and Order Fillers$36,800
Office Clerks, General$47,060
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$48,850
Receptionists and Information Clerks$38,030
Computer Occupations, All Other$121,990
Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$79,490
File Clerks$45,980
Customer Service Representatives$47,070

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.