Library Assistants, Clerical pay in Virginia

In Virginia, the median pay for library assistants, clerical is $18.28 an hour ($38,020 a year). About 2,170 people work in this job there.

$18.28Median hourly pay
$33,450–$46,310Middle half of workers, yearly
2,170People in this job in Virginia

That is 3% higher than the U.S. median ($36,910). Virginia ranks 16th of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for library assistants, clerical in Virginia

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$14.06$29,250
25% of workers$16.08$33,450
Half of workers (median)$18.28$38,020
75% of workers$22.26$46,310
90% of workers$26.05$54,180

Library Assistants, Clerical pay in Virginia metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk$40,710400
Richmond$38,230400
Charlottesville$36,08070
Roanoke$35,63070
Lynchburg$32,09040
Winchester$29,83060

Virginia unemployment rate: 3.6% (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 Virginia

JobMedian yearly pay
Stockers and Order Fillers$36,380
Office Clerks, General$46,410
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$47,620
Receptionists and Information Clerks$37,060
Computer Occupations, All Other$139,030
Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$80,330
Library Technicians$45,560
File Clerks$39,900

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.