Library Assistants, Clerical pay range in Duluth
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $32,900 a year or less, while the top 10% make $57,110 or more. The middle half of library assistants, clerical in Duluth earn between $35,820 and $57,110.
- $33K10th
- $36K25th
- $46KMedian
- $57K75th
- $57K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $45,650 | $3,804 | $21.95 |
| Median | $45,650 | $3,804 | $21.95 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $35,820 | $2,985 | $17.22 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $57,110 | $4,759 | $27.46 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Library Assistants, Clerical pay in Duluth vs. Minnesota and the U.S.
Library assistants, clerical in Duluth earn 11% more than the Minnesota average ($41,010) and 16% more than the U.S. average ($39,370). At the median the gap is +24% against the U.S. median of $36,910.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duluth | $45,650 | $45,650 | $32,900 | $57,110 | 60 |
| Minnesota | $41,010 | $39,970 | $28,850 | $50,510 | 1,770 |
| 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 Duluth
On the average salary of $45,650, a single filer in Duluth takes home about $37,236 a year, or $3,103 a month and $1,432 every two weeks. Taxes take 18% of gross pay.
The Duluth, MN-WI metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WI | $37,497 | $3,125 |
| Working in MN | $37,236 | $3,103 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
Is Duluth a good place for library assistants, clerical? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Duluth area are 11% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 88.8), so the average $45,650 buys what about $51,426 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Duluth ($50,000). A typical home costs $264,350, or 5.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Library Assistants, Clerical salary in other Minnesota cities
Duluth ranks 2nd of 3 Minnesota metro areas for this job; Minneapolis pays the most ($45,800).
- Minneapolis$45,800
- Duluth$45,650
- Rochester$36,960
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 Duluth: questions
How much do library assistants, clerical make an hour in Duluth?
$21.95 an hour on average, and $21.95 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level library assistants, clerical salary in Duluth?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $32,900 a year and the 25th percentile is $35,820, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the library assistants, clerical take-home pay in Duluth?
About $37,236 a year ($3,103 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $45,650. Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
Do library assistants, clerical earn more in Duluth than elsewhere?
The average here is 16% 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 Duluth, MN-WI (20260). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.5%.
- 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). Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.85, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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