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Library Assistants, Clerical in Florida

Considering working as a Library Assistants, Clerical in Florida? Here’s what the data says. Compile records, and sort, shelve, issue, and receive library materials such as books, electronic media, pictures, cards, slides and microfilm. Locate library materials for loan and replace material in shelving area, stacks, or files according to identification number and title. Register patrons to permit them to borrow books, periodicals, and other library materials. Excludes “Library Technicians” (25-4031).

$34,820 Median Annual Wage (Florida)

$26,509 National Median Annual Wage

2,580 Florida Employment

Some Preparation Needed Typical Preparation

What do Library Assistants, Clerical Make in Florida?

The library assistants, clerical working in Florida, the median annual wage is $34,820 per year (or about $16.74/hour).Annual wages span from $26,390 at the 10th percentile to $45,840 at the 90th percentile.

Wage Statistic	Annual	Hourly
10th percentile	$26,390	$12.69
25th percentile	$30,790	$14.80
Median (50th)	$34,820	$16.74
75th percentile	$39,210	$18.85
90th percentile	$45,840	$22.04

Salary ranges for Library Assistants, Clerical in Florida

The location quotient — a measure of how concentrated this occupation is in Florida relative to the national average — is 0.51, indicating fewer library assistants, clerical per worker than the national average.

National Wage Comparison

Nationally, library assistants, clerical earn a median of $26,509 per year ($12.75/hour), exceeding the Florida median.

Employment Outlook

There are roughly 1,826,864 library assistants, clerical in the U.S.. In Florida alone, approximately 2,580 people work in this role. That’s higher than the typical state, which employs around 980 library assistants, clerical.

Forecasted number of jobs for Library Assistants, Clerical

Top Florida Metros for Library Assistants, Clerical

The largest metro-area employers of library assistants, clerical in Florida.

Metro Area	Number Employed	Annual Median Salary
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL	560	$36,680
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL	360	$36,700
Jacksonville, FL	260	$31,740
Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL	170	$37,050
Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL	140	$34,820
North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL	120	$39,920
Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL	110	$33,010
Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL	100	$30,990
Naples-Marco Island, FL	90	$39,340
Tallahassee, FL	90	$35,870
Gainesville, FL	70	$35,670
Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL	70	$26,450
Port St. Lucie, FL	70	$39,280
Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL	50	$30,490

Top States for Library Assistants, Clerical Employment

View the states that employ the most library assistants, clerical work.

State	Number Employed
California	10,420
New York	6,810
Pennsylvania	4,540
Illinois	4,330
Ohio	4,220
Michigan	3,670
Washington	2,820
Massachusetts	2,730
New Jersey	2,610
Florida	2,580
Texas	2,340
Virginia	2,160
Minnesota	2,160
Connecticut	1,790
Indiana	1,770
Missouri	1,680
Arizona	1,650
Wisconsin	1,590
Iowa	1,530
North Carolina	1,440

Highest-Paying States for Library Assistants, Clerical

The highest-paying states for library assistants, clerical.

State	Annual Median Salary
District of Columbia	$52,890
California	$47,030
Alaska	$46,470
Washington	$45,980
Nevada	$45,260
Oregon	$40,090
Massachusetts	$40,030
Maryland	$39,910
Wisconsin	$38,170
New Jersey	$37,980

Skills

Key library assistants, clerical skills, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Service Orientation 3.4 / 5

Reading Comprehension 3.2 / 5

Active Listening 3.2 / 5

Coordination 3.0 / 5

Speaking 3.0 / 5

Critical Thinking 3.0 / 5

Knowledge Areas

Important knowledge areas for this occupation, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Customer and Personal Service 3.7 / 5

Administrative 3.7 / 5

English Language 3.6 / 5

Education and Training 3.0 / 5

Psychology 3.0 / 5

Computers and Electronics 3.0 / 5

Abilities

Key abilities for library assistants, clerical, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Written Comprehension 3.6 / 5

Oral Expression 3.6 / 5

Oral Comprehension 3.4 / 5

Information Ordering 3.4 / 5

Near Vision 3.2 / 5

Speech Recognition 3.1 / 5

Daily Tasks

Common tasks include:

Sort books, publications, and other items according to established procedure and return them to shelves, files, or other designated storage areas.
Open and close library during specified hours and secure library equipment, such as computers and audio-visual equipment.
Locate library materials for patrons, including books, periodicals, tape cassettes, Braille volumes, and pictures.
Enter and update patrons' records on computers.
Answer routine inquiries and refer patrons in need of professional assistance to librarians.
Manage reserve materials by placing items on reserve for library patrons, checking items in and out of library, and removing out-of-date items.
Lend, reserve, and collect books, periodicals, videotapes, and other materials at circulation desks and process materials for inter-library loans.
Instruct patrons on how to use reference sources, card catalogs, and automated information systems.
Inspect returned books for condition and due-date status and compute any applicable fines.
Maintain records of items received, stored, issued, and returned and file catalog cards according to system used.
Perform clerical activities, such as answering phones, sorting mail, filing, typing, word processing, and photocopying and mailing out material.
Register new patrons and issue borrower identification cards that permit patrons to borrow books and other materials.

Work Activities

Working with Computers
Getting Information
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Handling and Moving Objects
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
Processing Information
Documenting/Recording Information
Assisting and Caring for Others
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work

Tools & Technology

Software and systems commonly involved: Hot technologies: Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Photoshop In-demand technologies: Microsoft Excel

Careers similar to library assistants, clerical include:

Also Known As

Access Services Assistant, Acquisitions Assistant, Administrative Library Assistant, Book Sorter, Bookmobile Driver, Braille and Talking Books Clerk, Catalog Library Assistant, Cataloging Assistant, Children's Library Assistant, Circulation Assistant, Circulation Clerk, Circulation Representative, Film Library Clerk, Interlibrary Loan Specialist, Librarian Assistant.

References

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — https://www.bls.gov/oes/
O*NET Online — https://www.onetonline.org/
BLS Employment Projections — https://www.bls.gov/emp/
O*NET-SOC code: 43-4121.00

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