Library Assistants, Clerical pay range in Lynchburg
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $28,500 a year or less, while the top 10% make $39,500 or more. The middle half of library assistants, clerical in Lynchburg earn between $29,010 and $35,050.
- $28K10th
- $29K25th
- $32KMedian
- $35K75th
- $40K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $33,140 | $2,762 | $15.93 |
| Median | $32,090 | $2,674 | $15.43 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $29,010 | $2,418 | $13.95 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $35,050 | $2,921 | $16.85 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Library Assistants, Clerical pay in Lynchburg vs. Virginia and the U.S.
Library assistants, clerical in Lynchburg earn 18% less than the Virginia average ($40,250) and 16% less than the U.S. average ($39,370). At the median the gap is -13% against the U.S. median of $36,910.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lynchburg | $33,140 | $32,090 | $28,500 | $39,500 | 40 |
| Virginia | $40,250 | $38,020 | $29,250 | $54,180 | 2,170 |
| 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 Lynchburg
On the average salary of $33,140, a single filer in Lynchburg takes home about $27,717 a year, or $2,310 a month and $1,066 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).
Is Lynchburg a good place for library assistants, clerical? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Lynchburg area are 11% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 89.4), so the average $33,140 buys what about $37,085 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Lynchburg ($46,190). A typical home costs $291,459, or 8.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Library Assistants, Clerical salary in other Virginia cities
Lynchburg ranks 5th of 6 Virginia metro areas for this job; Virginia Beach pays the most ($41,000).
- Virginia Beach$41,000
- Charlottesville$38,640
- Richmond$38,580
- Roanoke$35,060
- Lynchburg$33,140
- Winchester$32,610
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 Lynchburg: questions
How much do library assistants, clerical make an hour in Lynchburg?
$15.94 an hour on average, and $15.43 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level library assistants, clerical salary in Lynchburg?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $28,500 a year and the 25th percentile is $29,010, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the library assistants, clerical take-home pay in Lynchburg?
About $27,717 a year ($2,310 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $33,140.
Do library assistants, clerical earn more in Lynchburg than elsewhere?
The average here is 16% 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 Lynchburg, VA (31340). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.1%.
- 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).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.66, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.66).
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