Library Assistants, Clerical pay range in Tulsa
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $19,260 a year or less, while the top 10% make $42,510 or more. The middle half of library assistants, clerical in Tulsa earn between $24,490 and $34,030.
- $19K10th
- $24K25th
- $28KMedian
- $34K75th
- $43K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $29,160 | $2,430 | $14.02 |
| Median | $28,300 | $2,358 | $13.61 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $24,490 | $2,041 | $11.77 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $34,030 | $2,836 | $16.36 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Library Assistants, Clerical pay in Tulsa vs. Oklahoma and the U.S.
Library assistants, clerical in Tulsa earn 4% less than the Oklahoma average ($30,320) and 26% less than the U.S. average ($39,370). At the median the gap is -23% against the U.S. median of $36,910.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tulsa | $29,160 | $28,300 | $19,260 | $42,510 | 130 |
| Oklahoma | $30,320 | $29,640 | $19,810 | $40,250 | 800 |
| 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 Tulsa
On the average salary of $29,160, a single filer in Tulsa takes home about $24,843 a year, or $2,070 a month and $956 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 Tulsa a good place for library assistants, clerical? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Tulsa area are 11% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 89.2), so the average $29,160 buys what about $32,685 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.6 times the median wage of all jobs in Tulsa ($46,670). A typical home costs $253,725, or 8.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Library Assistants, Clerical salary in other Oklahoma cities
Tulsa ranks 3rd of 3 Oklahoma metro areas for this job; Lawton pays the most ($34,380).
- Lawton$34,380
- Oklahoma City$33,410
- Tulsa$29,160
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 Tulsa: questions
How much do library assistants, clerical make an hour in Tulsa?
$14.02 an hour on average, and $13.61 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level library assistants, clerical salary in Tulsa?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $19,260 a year and the 25th percentile is $24,490, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the library assistants, clerical take-home pay in Tulsa?
About $24,843 a year ($2,070 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $29,160.
Do library assistants, clerical earn more in Tulsa than elsewhere?
The average here is 26% 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 Tulsa, OK (46140). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.7%.
- 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 0.50, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.50).
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