Library Assistants, Clerical pay range in Olympia
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $34,650 a year or less, while the top 10% make $57,250 or more. The middle half of library assistants, clerical in Olympia earn between $38,380 and $56,030.
- $35K10th
- $38K25th
- $48KMedian
- $56K75th
- $57K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $46,380 | $3,865 | $22.30 |
| Median | $47,830 | $3,986 | $23.00 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $38,380 | $3,198 | $18.45 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $56,030 | $4,669 | $26.94 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Library Assistants, Clerical pay in Olympia vs. Washington and the U.S.
Library assistants, clerical in Olympia earn 4% less than the Washington average ($48,440) and 18% more than the U.S. average ($39,370). At the median the gap is +30% against the U.S. median of $36,910.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympia | $46,380 | $47,830 | $34,650 | $57,250 | 140 |
| Washington | $48,440 | $47,540 | $37,450 | $61,590 | 2,810 |
| 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 Olympia
On the average salary of $46,380, a single filer in Olympia takes home about $39,446 a year, or $3,287 a month and $1,517 every two weeks. Taxes take 15% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax. Washington's WA Cares (0.58%) and Paid Family and Medical Leave payroll premiums are not included.
Is Olympia a good place for library assistants, clerical? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Olympia area are 4% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 103.7), so the average $46,380 buys what about $44,738 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Olympia ($61,960). A typical home costs $533,918, or 11.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Library Assistants, Clerical salary in other Washington cities
Olympia ranks 6th of 9 Washington metro areas for this job; Seattle pays the most ($51,710).
- Seattle$51,710
- Mount Vernon$50,410
- Bremerton$48,780
- Kennewick$48,370
- Wenatchee$47,290
- Olympia$46,380
- Bellingham$45,680
- Spokane$45,180
- Yakima$40,680
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 Olympia: questions
How much do library assistants, clerical make an hour in Olympia?
$22.30 an hour on average, and $22.99 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level library assistants, clerical salary in Olympia?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $34,650 a year and the 25th percentile is $38,380, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the library assistants, clerical take-home pay in Olympia?
About $39,446 a year ($3,287 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $46,380. Washington has no state income tax; Washington's WA Cares (0.58%) and Paid Family and Medical Leave payroll premiums are not included.
Do library assistants, clerical earn more in Olympia than elsewhere?
The average here is 18% 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 Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA (36500). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.3%.
- 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 no state income tax. Washington's WA Cares (0.58%) and Paid Family and Medical Leave payroll premiums are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.93, this job is 1.9 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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