Library Assistants, Clerical pay range in Springfield
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $32,130 a year or less, while the top 10% make $48,780 or more. The middle half of library assistants, clerical in Springfield earn between $34,890 and $44,210.
- $32K10th
- $35K25th
- $40KMedian
- $44K75th
- $49K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $40,710 | $3,392 | $19.57 |
| Median | $39,770 | $3,314 | $19.12 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $34,890 | $2,908 | $16.77 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $44,210 | $3,684 | $21.25 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Library Assistants, Clerical pay in Springfield vs. Massachusetts and the U.S.
Library assistants, clerical in Springfield earn 9% less than the Massachusetts average ($44,860) and 3% more than the U.S. average ($39,370). At the median the gap is +8% against the U.S. median of $36,910.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield | $40,710 | $39,770 | $32,130 | $48,780 | 150 |
| 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 Springfield
On the average salary of $40,710, a single filer in Springfield takes home about $33,175 a year, or $2,765 a month and $1,276 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 Springfield a good place for library assistants, clerical? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Springfield area are 4% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 96.1), so the average $40,710 buys what about $42,379 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Springfield ($51,930). A typical home costs $376,017, or 9.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Library Assistants, Clerical salary in other Massachusetts cities
Springfield ranks 5th 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 Springfield: questions
How much do library assistants, clerical make an hour in Springfield?
$19.57 an hour on average, and $19.12 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level library assistants, clerical salary in Springfield?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $32,130 a year and the 25th percentile is $34,890, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the library assistants, clerical take-home pay in Springfield?
About $33,175 a year ($2,765 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $40,710. Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
Do library assistants, clerical earn more in Springfield than elsewhere?
The average here is 3% 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 Springfield, MA (44140). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.9%.
- 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). Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.35, this job is 1.4 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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