Library Assistants, Clerical pay range in New Orleans
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $20,500 a year or less, while the top 10% make $46,690 or more. The middle half of library assistants, clerical in New Orleans earn between $22,880 and $38,840.
- $20K10th
- $23K25th
- $35KMedian
- $39K75th
- $47K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $33,510 | $2,792 | $16.11 |
| Median | $34,720 | $2,893 | $16.69 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $22,880 | $1,907 | $11.00 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $38,840 | $3,237 | $18.67 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Library Assistants, Clerical pay in New Orleans vs. Louisiana and the U.S.
Library assistants, clerical in New Orleans earn 8% more than the Louisiana average ($31,130) and 15% less than the U.S. average ($39,370). At the median the gap is -6% against the U.S. median of $36,910.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans | $33,510 | $34,720 | $20,500 | $46,690 | 100 |
| Louisiana | $31,130 | $29,620 | $19,680 | $45,070 | 720 |
| 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 New Orleans
On the average salary of $33,510, a single filer in New Orleans takes home about $28,486 a year, or $2,374 a month and $1,096 every two weeks. Taxes take 15% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is New Orleans a good place for library assistants, clerical? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the New Orleans area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.6), so the average $33,510 buys what about $36,189 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.7 times the median wage of all jobs in New Orleans ($47,290). A typical home costs $261,414, or 7.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Library Assistants, Clerical salary in other Louisiana cities
New Orleans ranks 1st of 3 Louisiana metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- New Orleans$33,510
- Baton Rouge$32,650
- Monroe$26,140
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 New Orleans: questions
How much do library assistants, clerical make an hour in New Orleans?
$16.11 an hour on average, and $16.69 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level library assistants, clerical salary in New Orleans?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $20,500 a year and the 25th percentile is $22,880, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the library assistants, clerical take-home pay in New Orleans?
About $28,486 a year ($2,374 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $33,510.
Do library assistants, clerical earn more in New Orleans 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 New Orleans-Metairie, LA (35380). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 5.5%.
- 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 0.39, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.39).
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