Library Assistants, Clerical pay range in Portland
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $37,290 a year or less, while the top 10% make $59,080 or more. The middle half of library assistants, clerical in Portland earn between $41,170 and $48,540.
- $37K10th
- $41K25th
- $48KMedian
- $49K75th
- $59K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $46,730 | $3,894 | $22.47 |
| Median | $48,470 | $4,039 | $23.30 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $41,170 | $3,431 | $19.79 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $48,540 | $4,045 | $23.34 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Library Assistants, Clerical pay in Portland vs. Oregon and the U.S.
Library assistants, clerical in Portland earn 10% more than the Oregon average ($42,660) and 19% more than the U.S. average ($39,370). At the median the gap is +31% against the U.S. median of $36,910.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland | $46,730 | $48,470 | $37,290 | $59,080 | 870 |
| Oregon | $42,660 | $42,270 | $33,160 | $50,560 | 1,090 |
| 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 Portland
On the average salary of $46,730, a single filer in Portland takes home about $36,496 a year, or $3,041 a month and $1,404 every two weeks. Taxes take 22% of gross pay.
The Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WA | $39,728 | $3,311 |
| Working in OR | $36,496 | $3,041 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Portland-area Metro and Multnomah County taxes and the 0.1% statewide transit tax are not included.
Is Portland a good place for library assistants, clerical? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Portland area are 5% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 105.4), so the average $46,730 buys what about $44,327 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Portland ($60,690). A typical home costs $552,022, or 11.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Library Assistants, Clerical salary in other Oregon cities
Portland ranks 1st of 3 Oregon metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
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 Portland: questions
How much do library assistants, clerical make an hour in Portland?
$22.47 an hour on average, and $23.30 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level library assistants, clerical salary in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $37,290 a year and the 25th percentile is $41,170, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the library assistants, clerical take-home pay in Portland?
About $36,496 a year ($3,041 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $46,730. Portland-area Metro and Multnomah County taxes and the 0.1% statewide transit tax are not included.
Do library assistants, clerical earn more in Portland than elsewhere?
The average here is 19% 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 Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA (38900). 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 (2025 rules). Portland-area Metro and Multnomah County taxes and the 0.1% statewide transit tax are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.30, this job is 1.3 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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