Library Assistants, Clerical pay range in Madison
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $34,910 a year or less, while the top 10% make $61,720 or more. The middle half of library assistants, clerical in Madison earn between $39,050 and $49,740.
- $35K10th
- $39K25th
- $46KMedian
- $50K75th
- $62K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $46,150 | $3,846 | $22.19 |
| Median | $46,290 | $3,858 | $22.25 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $39,050 | $3,254 | $18.77 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $49,740 | $4,145 | $23.91 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Library Assistants, Clerical pay in Madison vs. Wisconsin and the U.S.
Library assistants, clerical in Madison earn 12% more than the Wisconsin average ($41,170) and 17% more than the U.S. average ($39,370). At the median the gap is +25% against the U.S. median of $36,910.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison | $46,150 | $46,290 | $34,910 | $61,720 | 230 |
| Wisconsin | $41,170 | $39,610 | $30,740 | $51,080 | 1,570 |
| 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 Madison
On the average salary of $46,150, a single filer in Madison takes home about $37,875 a year, or $3,156 a month and $1,457 every two weeks. Taxes take 18% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Madison a good place for library assistants, clerical? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Madison area are 3% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 97.3), so the average $46,150 buys what about $47,437 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Madison ($58,080). A typical home costs $452,769, or 9.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Library Assistants, Clerical salary in other Wisconsin cities
Madison ranks 1st of 10 Wisconsin metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Madison$46,150
- Oshkosh$45,060
- Eau Claire$43,850
- Janesville$42,140
- Milwaukee$41,900
- Wausau$40,810
- Appleton$40,640
- Green Bay$37,650
- La Crosse$37,580
- Sheboygan$35,890
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 Madison: questions
How much do library assistants, clerical make an hour in Madison?
$22.19 an hour on average, and $22.25 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level library assistants, clerical salary in Madison?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $34,910 a year and the 25th percentile is $39,050, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the library assistants, clerical take-home pay in Madison?
About $37,875 a year ($3,156 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $46,150.
Do library assistants, clerical earn more in Madison than elsewhere?
The average here is 17% 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 Madison, WI (31540). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.5%.
- 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 (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.01, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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