Library Assistants, Clerical pay range in Amherst
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $35,000 a year or less, while the top 10% make $55,430 or more. The middle half of library assistants, clerical in Amherst earn between $35,920 and $44,390.
- $35K10th
- $36K25th
- $38KMedian
- $44K75th
- $55K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $41,760 | $3,480 | $20.08 |
| Median | $37,590 | $3,132 | $18.07 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $35,920 | $2,993 | $17.27 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $44,390 | $3,699 | $21.34 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Library Assistants, Clerical pay in Amherst vs. Massachusetts and the U.S.
Library assistants, clerical in Amherst earn 7% less than the Massachusetts average ($44,860) and 6% more than 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amherst | $41,760 | $37,590 | $35,000 | $55,430 | 110 |
| Massachusetts | $44,860 | $42,520 | $32,370 | $59,940 | 2,840 |
| 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 Amherst
On the average salary of $41,760, a single filer in Amherst takes home about $33,966 a year, or $2,831 a month and $1,306 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
Is Amherst a good place for library assistants, clerical? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Amherst area are in line with the U.S. average (BEA price parity 100.2), so the average $41,760 buys what about $41,659 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Amherst ($57,030). A typical home costs $363,400, or 8.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Library Assistants, Clerical salary in other Massachusetts cities
Amherst ranks 3rd of 6 Massachusetts metro areas for this job; Boston pays the most ($45,850).
- Boston$45,850
- Barnstable$43,160
- Amherst$41,760
- Worcester$40,870
- Springfield$40,710
- Pittsfield$40,040
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 Amherst: questions
How much do library assistants, clerical make an hour in Amherst?
$20.08 an hour on average, and $18.07 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level library assistants, clerical salary in Amherst?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $35,000 a year and the 25th percentile is $35,920, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the library assistants, clerical take-home pay in Amherst?
About $33,966 a year ($2,831 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $41,760. Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
Do library assistants, clerical earn more in Amherst than elsewhere?
The average here is 6% more 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 Amherst Town-Northampton, MA (11200). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.8%.
- 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: Census median home value (Zillow does not cover this metro). 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). Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 3.02, this job is 3.0 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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