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Library Assistants, Clerical average salary by city in Pennsylvania
- Philadelphia$38,120
- Pittsburgh$35,140
- State College$33,870
- Erie$33,390
- Allentown$32,980
- York$31,240
- Lancaster$30,230
- Williamsport$29,940
- Scranton$29,570
- Harrisburg$28,820
- Chambersburg$28,590
- Reading$28,340
- Gettysburg$28,080
- Lebanon$25,070
- Johnstown$23,890
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia | $38,120 | $37,350 | $32,220 | $31,639 | 103 |
| Pittsburgh | $35,140 | $33,380 | $28,140 | $29,336 | 95 |
| State College | $33,870 | $35,370 | $22,960 | $28,355 | 97 |
| Erie | $33,390 | $28,540 | $28,540 | $27,984 | 91 |
| Allentown | $32,980 | $32,220 | $28,230 | $27,667 | 100 |
| York | $31,240 | $27,890 | $26,400 | $26,322 | 96 |
| Lancaster | $30,230 | $27,950 | $25,800 | $25,542 | 98 |
| Williamsport | $29,940 | $27,690 | $23,770 | $25,318 | 92 |
| Scranton | $29,570 | $28,140 | $22,220 | $25,032 | 94 |
| Harrisburg | $28,820 | $25,220 | $24,390 | $24,452 | 99 |
| Chambersburg | $28,590 | $27,590 | $23,820 | $24,274 | 95 |
| Reading | $28,340 | $27,130 | $22,650 | $24,078 | 97 |
| Gettysburg | $28,080 | $27,310 | $23,700 | $23,872 | 95 |
| Lebanon | $25,070 | $22,450 | $22,300 | $21,485 | 93 |
| Johnstown | $23,890 | $21,780 | $19,610 | $20,550 | 86 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
Library Assistants, Clerical salary in other states
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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.
- 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.
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