Library Assistants, Clerical Salary in Kansas

Library assistants, clerical in Kansas earn the most in Lawrence (average $39,530 a year) and the least in Topeka ($31,190), across the 4 Kansas metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the library assistants, clerical average at $31,460 and the median at $31,550 for 1,380 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $39,370.

Library Assistants, Clerical average salary by city in Kansas

Lawrence$39,530
Wichita$34,870
Manhattan$33,430
Topeka$31,190

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Lawrence	$39,530	$40,270	$35,140	$32,536	90
Wichita	$34,870	$33,220	$25,550	$29,049	89
Manhattan	$33,430	$32,710	$30,380	$27,966	90
Topeka	$31,190	$29,430	$27,390	$26,283	89

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Library Assistants, Clerical salary in other states

Library Assistants, Clerical salary by city and state

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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.
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.

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