Library Assistants, Clerical pay in Texas

In Texas, the median pay for library assistants, clerical is $15.00 an hour ($31,200 a year). About 1,600 people work in this job there.

$15.00Median hourly pay
$24,960–$37,510Middle half of workers, yearly
1,600People in this job in Texas

That is 15% lower than the U.S. median ($36,910). Texas ranks 40th of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for library assistants, clerical in Texas

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$10.53$21,900
25% of workers$12.00$24,960
Half of workers (median)$15.00$31,200
75% of workers$18.03$37,510
90% of workers$19.20$39,940

Library Assistants, Clerical pay in Texas metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos$39,33070
San Antonio-New Braunfels$36,510220
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington$34,590350
McAllen-Edinburg-Mission$30,62080
Beaumont-Port Arthur$30,14070
Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands$29,210180
El Paso$28,35060
Brownsville-Harlingen$24,79060
Lubbock$20,700120

Texas unemployment rate: 4.4% (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 Texas

JobMedian yearly pay
Stockers and Order Fillers$36,840
Office Clerks, General$39,000
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$45,140
Receptionists and Information Clerks$35,210
Computer Occupations, All Other$111,530
Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$71,990
File Clerks$39,480
Library Technicians$38,640

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.