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Library Assistants, Clerical Salary in New Mexico

SOC 43-4121 · New Mexico · BLS OEWS May 2025

Median Annual Salary
$35,256
$16.95/hr
4.5% lower than the US national median ($36,899)
Verified BLS OEWS data · Updated May 18, 2026

Is this a competitive Library Assistants salary in New Mexico in 2026?

Based on BLS OEWS wage percentiles, JOLTS June 2026 demand signals, and ECI Q2 2026 wage growth.

$Competitive · ~P50
P10$31K
P25$33K
P50$35K
P75$38K
P90$42K
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Demand: ACTIVE. Demand is active -- the broader market openings are at 4.4% (JOLTS, June 2026). A balanced market where the median is a solid, competitive anchor.
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Merit budget: Wages in private industry are rising about 3.1% a year (BLS ECI, Q2 2026). Budget a 2.7-3.2% merit increase to hold this role at market.
Our read
For a competitive 2026 offer, target $35,256 to $37,898 (market median to the 75th percentile). The median-to-P75 range keeps offers competitive.
Figures are market benchmarks from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics; apply professional judgment before making pay decisions.

How Library Assistants pay is moving in 2026

Trend, demand, and spread context from BLS OEWS, JOLTS, and ECI

Pay trend

Median pay for this role rose 2.5% between the May 2024 and May 2025 BLS surveys, trailing the 3.1% wage growth of the broader market (BLS ECI).

Hiring demand · MODERATE

the broader market is running a 4.4% job-openings rate with quits at 2.0% (BLS JOLTS).

Pay spread

Top earners (P90) make about 2.0 times what entry-level (P10) workers make in this role. That spread is in the typical range for U.S. occupations; standard 80% to 120% pay bands around the median work well.

What changed recently
  • Aug 4, 2026JOLTS June 2026: national job openings little changed at 7.4M (4.4% rate), hires flat at 5.3M, quits steady at 2.0%.
  • Jul 31, 2026ECI Q2 2026: national wages rose 3.2% over the year while CPI reached 3.5%, the first negative real-wage reading since 2022. Benefit costs accelerated to 3.8%.

Commentary is generated from published BLS figures (OEWS May 2025 vs May 2024, JOLTS June 2026, ECI Q2 2026) and refreshed each release. It is interpretation, not a BLS product.

Source: BLS OEWS · Published May 15, 2026
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The median salary for Library Assistants, Clerical in New Mexico is $35,256 per year ($16.95/hr). This is 4.5% lower than the national median of $36,899.

About This Role

BLS Standard Occupational Classification 2018

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.

Wage Percentiles: New Mexico

Hourly & annualized (2,080 hours) · National adjusted
PercentileHourly RateAnnual Salaryvs National
P10Entry level$14.76$30,701+10.7%
P25$15.90$33,072+3.9%
P50MEDIAN$16.95$35,256-4.5%
P75$18.22$37,898-16.9%
P90Top earners$20.00$41,600-24.8%
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Career Outlook

BLS Employment Projections · 2024-2034
10-year growth
-6.7%
Much slower than average
Annual openings
13K
per year, on avg
Workforce today
85K
as of 2024
Why those openings exist
0% from new growth100% from people leaving the role
Most openings come from replacement, not growth. Retention matters more than recruiting here.
Typical entry requirements
Education
High school diploma or equivalent
Experience
None
On-the-job training
Short-term on-the-job training

Industry Wage Breakdown

Top 2 industries by employment · median annual wage, sector-specific
IndustryWorkforce Median Pay
Local Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)
NAICS 999300
55K$36,600
Elementary and Secondary Schools
NAICS 611100
12K$39,140
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the median library assistants, clerical salary in New Mexico?

The median (P50) annual salary for Library Assistants, Clerical in New Mexico is approximately $35,256, based on BLS OEWS May 2025 data. This is 4.5% lower than the national median of $36,899. For the full P10–P90 breakdown and market context, open CompSignal.

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About This Data

Wage figures on this page come from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, May 2025 release. OEWS surveys roughly 1.1 million establishments annually. It is the most comprehensive employer-reported wage dataset in the United States.

P10 through P90 percentiles represent the wage distribution across all surveyed employers (not self-reported by workers). Geographic adjustments use BLS-derived cost multipliers calibrated from regional wage variation.

Wages are estimates. Individual compensation depends on experience, education, employer size, industry, and negotiation. Use this as benchmark context, not absolute ground truth.

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