Library Assistants, Clerical Salary
Library Assistants, Clericals in Colorado make a median of $36,130 a year, or about $17.37 an hour. The range runs from $31K at the entry level to $48K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Colorado. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $36K get you in Colorado?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Colorado
Entry-level library assistants, clericals (10th percentile) start around $31K. Mid-career wages sit at $36K. Top earners bring in $48K or more, a $17K spread from bottom to top.
Library Assistants, Clerical salary by metro in Colorado
4 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boulder | $41K | +14% | 70 |
| Colorado Springs | $36K | -0% | 30 |
| Greeley | $32K | -12% | 50 |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial | $31K | -15% | 210 |
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Frequently asked questions
What’s the entry-level salary for library assistants, clericals in Colorado?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new library assistants, clericals typically earn — is $31K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $1,848/month.
Is library assistants, clerical a high-paying job in Colorado?
Pay here is roughly in line with the national average — $36K locally vs. $37K nationally, a 2% difference.
How does Colorado compare to the national average for library assistants, clericals?
Colorado pays $36K median vs. the U.S. average of $37K — that’s -2%.
How much do library assistants, clericals make in Colorado?
The median is $36,130 a year, that works out to about $17 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $30,800, and experienced library assistants, clericals can clear $47,730. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $36K enough to live in Colorado?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,457/month after taxes. Rent data is not available for this area.
How far does a library assistants, clerical salary go in Colorado?
Colorado has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median library assistants, clerical salary is worth about $36,130 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do library assistants, clericals get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.