Library Assistants, Clerical Salary in Illinois
Library Assistants, Clericals in Illinois make a median of $32,360 a year, or about $15.56 an hour. The range runs from $29K at the entry level to $46K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Illinois. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $32K get you in Illinois?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Illinois
Entry-level library assistants, clericals (10th percentile) start around $29K. Mid-career wages sit at $32K. Top earners bring in $46K or more, a $17K spread from bottom to top.
Library Assistants, Clerical salary by metro in Illinois
8 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin | $35K | +8% | 2,950 |
| Champaign-Urbana | $34K | +6% | 150 |
| Decatur | $34K | +4% | 50 |
| Rockford | $31K | -3% | 110 |
| Bloomington | $31K | -4% | 80 |
| Kankakee | $31K | -4% | 70 |
| Peoria | $31K | -5% | 220 |
| Springfield | $30K | -7% | 70 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do library assistants, clericals make in Illinois?
The median is $32,360 a year, that works out to about $16 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $29,120, and experienced library assistants, clericals can clear $45,630. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $32K enough to live in Illinois?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,203/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,407/month, which eats 63.9% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.
How far does a library assistants, clerical salary go in Illinois?
Illinois 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 $34,481 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.