Library Assistants, Clerical Salary in Texas
Library Assistants, Clericals in Texas make a median of $28,750 a year, or about $13.82 an hour. The range runs from $20K at the entry level to $39K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Texas. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $29K get you in Texas?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Texas
Entry-level library assistants, clericals (10th percentile) start around $20K. Mid-career wages sit at $29K. Top earners bring in $39K or more, a $19K spread from bottom to top.
Library Assistants, Clerical salary by metro in Texas
12 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos | $36K | +27% | 90 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington | $32K | +12% | 510 |
| College Station-Bryan | $31K | +9% | 30 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels | $31K | +9% | 230 |
| McAllen-Edinburg-Mission | $30K | +6% | 120 |
| Laredo | $30K | +4% | 80 |
| Beaumont-Port Arthur | $28K | -2% | 70 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands | $25K | -12% | 310 |
| Brownsville-Harlingen | $24K | -16% | 110 |
| El Paso | $24K | -18% | 130 |
| Killeen-Temple | $23K | -20% | 90 |
| Lubbock | $20K | -30% | 130 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do library assistants, clericals make in Texas?
The median is $28,750 a year, that works out to about $14 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $20,120, and experienced library assistants, clericals can clear $38,780. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $29K enough to live in Texas?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,095/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,415/month, which eats 67.5% 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 Texas?
Texas 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 $31,424 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.