Library Assistants, Clerical pay range in Manhattan
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $26,190 a year or less, while the top 10% make $42,630 or more. The middle half of library assistants, clerical in Manhattan earn between $30,380 and $36,410.
- $26K10th
- $30K25th
- $33KMedian
- $36K75th
- $43K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $33,430 | $2,786 | $16.07 |
| Median | $32,710 | $2,726 | $15.73 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $30,380 | $2,532 | $14.61 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $36,410 | $3,034 | $17.50 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Library Assistants, Clerical pay in Manhattan vs. Kansas and the U.S.
Library assistants, clerical in Manhattan earn 6% more than the Kansas average ($31,460) and 15% less than the U.S. average ($39,370). At the median the gap is -11% against the U.S. median of $36,910.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manhattan | $33,430 | $32,710 | $26,190 | $42,630 | 90 |
| Kansas | $31,460 | $31,550 | $20,800 | $41,180 | 1,380 |
| 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 Manhattan
On the average salary of $33,430, a single filer in Manhattan takes home about $27,966 a year, or $2,331 a month and $1,076 every two weeks. Taxes take 16% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Manhattan a good place for library assistants, clerical? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Manhattan area are 10% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 90.2), so the average $33,430 buys what about $37,078 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Manhattan ($45,900). A typical home costs $269,856, or 8.1 years of this average salary before tax.
Library Assistants, Clerical salary in other Kansas cities
Manhattan ranks 3rd of 4 Kansas metro areas for this job; Lawrence pays the most ($39,530).
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 Manhattan: questions
How much do library assistants, clerical make an hour in Manhattan?
$16.07 an hour on average, and $15.73 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level library assistants, clerical salary in Manhattan?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $26,190 a year and the 25th percentile is $30,380, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the library assistants, clerical take-home pay in Manhattan?
About $27,966 a year ($2,331 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $33,430.
Do library assistants, clerical earn more in Manhattan than elsewhere?
The average here is 15% 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 Manhattan, KS (31740). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.4%.
- 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).
- Job concentration: location quotient 2.96, this job is 3.0 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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