Library Assistants, Clerical pay range in Hagerstown
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $32,210 a year or less, while the top 10% make $48,120 or more. The middle half of library assistants, clerical in Hagerstown earn between $32,210 and $48,120.
- $32K10th
- $32K25th
- $36KMedian
- $48K75th
- $48K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $38,850 | $3,238 | $18.68 |
| Median | $36,010 | $3,001 | $17.31 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $32,210 | $2,684 | $15.49 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $48,120 | $4,010 | $23.13 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Library Assistants, Clerical pay in Hagerstown vs. Maryland and the U.S.
Library assistants, clerical in Hagerstown earn 14% less than the Maryland average ($45,150) and about the same as the U.S. average ($39,370). At the median the gap is -2% against the U.S. median of $36,910.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hagerstown | $38,850 | $36,010 | $32,210 | $48,120 | 80 |
| Maryland | $45,150 | $45,910 | $32,130 | $61,460 | 730 |
| 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 Hagerstown
On the average salary of $38,850, a single filer in Hagerstown takes home about $31,762 a year, or $2,647 a month and $1,222 every two weeks. Taxes take 18% of gross pay.
The Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WV | $32,389 | $2,699 |
| Working in MD | $31,762 | $2,647 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Maryland's county income tax (2.25%–3.30%, charged in every county) is not included, so real take-home pay is lower.
Is Hagerstown a good place for library assistants, clerical? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Hagerstown area are 6% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 94.2), so the average $38,850 buys what about $41,255 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Hagerstown ($47,440). A typical home costs $324,997, or 8.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Library Assistants, Clerical salary in other Maryland cities
Hagerstown ranks 2nd of 2 Maryland metro areas for this job; Baltimore pays the most ($43,150).
- Baltimore$43,150
- Hagerstown$38,850
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 Hagerstown: questions
How much do library assistants, clerical make an hour in Hagerstown?
$18.68 an hour on average, and $17.31 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level library assistants, clerical salary in Hagerstown?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $32,210 a year and the 25th percentile is $32,210, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the library assistants, clerical take-home pay in Hagerstown?
About $31,762 a year ($2,647 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $38,850. Maryland's county income tax (2.25%–3.30%, charged in every county) is not included, so real take-home pay is lower.
Do library assistants, clerical earn more in Hagerstown than elsewhere?
The average here is about the same as 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 Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV (25180). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 6.0%.
- 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). Maryland's county income tax (2.25%–3.30%, charged in every county) is not included, so real take-home pay is lower.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.31, this job is 1.3 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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