Library Assistants, Clerical pay range in Lancaster
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $22,910 a year or less, while the top 10% make $38,120 or more. The middle half of library assistants, clerical in Lancaster earn between $25,800 and $35,220.
- $23K10th
- $26K25th
- $28KMedian
- $35K75th
- $38K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $30,230 | $2,519 | $14.53 |
| Median | $27,950 | $2,329 | $13.44 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $25,800 | $2,150 | $12.40 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $35,220 | $2,935 | $16.93 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Library Assistants, Clerical pay in Lancaster vs. Pennsylvania and the U.S.
Library assistants, clerical in Lancaster earn 10% less than the Pennsylvania average ($33,610) and 23% less 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lancaster | $30,230 | $27,950 | $22,910 | $38,120 | 170 |
| Pennsylvania | $33,610 | $30,690 | $22,110 | $45,930 | 3,930 |
| 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 Lancaster
On the average salary of $30,230, a single filer in Lancaster takes home about $25,542 a year, or $2,128 a month and $982 every two weeks. Taxes take 16% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
Is Lancaster a good place for library assistants, clerical? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Lancaster area are 2% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 98.3), so the average $30,230 buys what about $30,766 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.6 times the median wage of all jobs in Lancaster ($48,210). A typical home costs $388,207, or 12.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Library Assistants, Clerical salary in other Pennsylvania cities
Lancaster ranks 7th of 15 Pennsylvania metro areas for this job; Philadelphia pays the most ($38,120).
- 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
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 Lancaster: questions
How much do library assistants, clerical make an hour in Lancaster?
$14.53 an hour on average, and $13.44 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level library assistants, clerical salary in Lancaster?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $22,910 a year and the 25th percentile is $25,800, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the library assistants, clerical take-home pay in Lancaster?
About $25,542 a year ($2,128 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $30,230. Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
Do library assistants, clerical earn more in Lancaster than elsewhere?
The average here is 23% 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 Lancaster, PA (29540). 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 (2025 rules). Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.22, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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