Library Assistants, Clerical Salary in Puerto Rico

Library assistants, clerical in Puerto Rico earn the most in San Juan (average $24,820 a year) and the least in Ponce ($23,360), across the 2 Puerto Rico metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the library assistants, clerical average at $24,350 and the median at $23,110 for 210 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $39,370.

Library Assistants, Clerical average salary by city in Puerto Rico

San Juan$24,820
Ponce$23,360

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
San Juan	$24,820	$24,340	$22,120	n/a	n/a
Ponce	$23,360	$22,900	$21,840	n/a	n/a

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Library Assistants, Clerical salary in other states

Library Assistants, Clerical salary by city and state

More about pay in Puerto Rico

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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