Library Assistants, Clerical pay range in Bloomington
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $31,200 a year or less, while the top 10% make $35,050 or more. The middle half of library assistants, clerical in Bloomington earn between $31,200 and $33,350.
- $31K10th
- $31K25th
- $31KMedian
- $33K75th
- $35K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $32,450 | $2,704 | $15.60 |
| Median | $31,200 | $2,600 | $15.00 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $31,200 | $2,600 | $15.00 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $33,350 | $2,779 | $16.03 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Library Assistants, Clerical pay in Bloomington vs. Illinois and the U.S.
Library assistants, clerical in Bloomington earn 10% less than the Illinois average ($36,190) and 18% less than the U.S. average ($39,370). At the median the gap is -15% against the U.S. median of $36,910.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bloomington | $32,450 | $31,200 | $31,200 | $35,050 | 80 |
| Illinois | $36,190 | $34,680 | $31,200 | $44,520 | 6,620 |
| 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 Bloomington
On the average salary of $32,450, a single filer in Bloomington takes home about $26,788 a year, or $2,232 a month and $1,030 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 (2025 rules).
Is Bloomington a good place for library assistants, clerical? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Bloomington area are 6% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 93.5), so the average $32,450 buys what about $34,692 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.6 times the median wage of all jobs in Bloomington ($53,140). A typical home costs $260,134, or 8.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Library Assistants, Clerical salary in other Illinois cities
Bloomington ranks 8th of 8 Illinois metro areas for this job; Champaign pays the most ($38,910).
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 Bloomington: questions
How much do library assistants, clerical make an hour in Bloomington?
$15.60 an hour on average, and $15.00 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level library assistants, clerical salary in Bloomington?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $31,200 a year and the 25th percentile is $31,200, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the library assistants, clerical take-home pay in Bloomington?
About $26,788 a year ($2,232 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $32,450.
Do library assistants, clerical earn more in Bloomington than elsewhere?
The average here is 18% 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 Bloomington, IL (14010). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.0%.
- 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 (2025 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.73, this job is 1.7 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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