Library Assistants, Clerical salary
in Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH
- Middle 50%
- $35,990–$51,310
- vs U.S. median
- +24%
- Metro rank
- #14 of 84
Library Assistants, Clerical in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro earn a median of $45,890 a year, based on BLS estimates for 2,130 jobs (May 2025). That is 24% above the U.S. median of $36,910 and 8% above the MA statewide median of $42,520. It ranks #14 of 84 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE2,130 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Library Assistants, Clerical pay in other MA metros
1 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Worcester, MA | $38,740 |
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Questions
What is the average Library Assistants, Clerical salary in Boston?
The BLS median is $45,890 a year (May 2025). Half of the 2,130 jobs pay between $35,990 and $51,310. The 10th percentile is $32,130 and the 90th is $60,610.
Is Boston a high-paying metro for Library Assistants, Clerical?
That is 24% above the U.S. median of $36,910 and 8% above the MA statewide median of $42,520. It ranks #14 of 84 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Library Assistants, Clerical make an hour in Boston?
About $22.06 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $45,890 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $17.30–$24.67 an hour. Straight-time pay, before overtime and shift differentials.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.