Library Assistants, Clerical pay range in Birmingham
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $24,210 a year or less, while the top 10% make $46,410 or more. The middle half of library assistants, clerical in Birmingham earn between $27,530 and $38,030.
- $24K10th
- $28K25th
- $31KMedian
- $38K75th
- $46K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $34,960 | $2,913 | $16.81 |
| Median | $31,040 | $2,587 | $14.92 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $27,530 | $2,294 | $13.24 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $38,030 | $3,169 | $18.28 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Library Assistants, Clerical pay in Birmingham vs. Alabama and the U.S.
Library assistants, clerical in Birmingham earn 18% more than the Alabama average ($29,570) and 11% less than the U.S. average ($39,370). At the median the gap is -16% against the U.S. median of $36,910.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham | $34,960 | $31,040 | $24,210 | $46,410 | 240 |
| Alabama | $29,570 | $27,530 | $21,700 | $38,110 | 900 |
| United States | $39,370 | $36,910 | $27,730 | $55,310 | 85,520 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Library Assistants, Clerical salary after taxes in Birmingham
On the average salary of $34,960, a single filer in Birmingham takes home about $28,866 a year, or $2,405 a month and $1,110 every two weeks. Taxes take 17% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). City occupational taxes (for example in Birmingham and Gadsden) are not included.
Is Birmingham a good place for library assistants, clerical? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Birmingham area are 8% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 91.6), so the average $34,960 buys what about $38,148 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.6 times the median wage of all jobs in Birmingham ($47,770). A typical home costs $262,556, or 7.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Library Assistants, Clerical salary in other Alabama cities
Birmingham ranks 1st of 7 Alabama metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Birmingham$34,960
- Daphne$31,700
- Huntsville$28,850
- Florence$28,810
- Anniston$27,130
- Montgomery$26,810
- Auburn$24,810
Highest-paying cities for library assistants, clerical
San Francisco, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($61,280).
- San Francisco, CA$61,280
- San Jose, CA$60,340
- Santa Cruz, CA$52,670
- Seattle, WA$51,710
- San Diego, CA$50,630
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Library Assistants, Clerical salary in Birmingham: questions
How much do library assistants, clerical make an hour in Birmingham?
$16.81 an hour on average, and $14.92 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level library assistants, clerical salary in Birmingham?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $24,210 a year and the 25th percentile is $27,530, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the library assistants, clerical take-home pay in Birmingham?
About $28,866 a year ($2,405 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $34,960. City occupational taxes (for example in Birmingham and Gadsden) are not included.
Do library assistants, clerical earn more in Birmingham than elsewhere?
The average here is 11% less than the U.S. average for this job ($39,370).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 43-4121; area Birmingham, AL (13820). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.7%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). City occupational taxes (for example in Birmingham and Gadsden) are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.85, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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