Library Assistants, Clerical pay in New York

In New York, the median pay for library assistants, clerical is $17.30 an hour ($35,990 a year). About 8,010 people work in this job there.

$17.30Median hourly pay
$34,310–$46,280Middle half of workers, yearly
8,010People in this job in New York

That is 2% lower than the U.S. median ($36,910). New York ranks 27th of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for library assistants, clerical in New York

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$15.68$32,610
25% of workers$16.49$34,310
Half of workers (median)$17.30$35,990
75% of workers$22.25$46,280
90% of workers$27.48$57,160

Library Assistants, Clerical pay in New York metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Albany-Schenectady-Troy$38,800610
New York-Newark-Jersey City$37,8607,080
Ithaca$37,80050
Kingston$36,540130
Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh$35,900300
Syracuse$35,040340
Rochester$34,870580
Utica-Rome$34,280110
Watertown-Fort Drum$34,09080
Glens Falls$34,07090
Buffalo-Cheektowaga$32,690380
Binghamton$32,2400

New York unemployment rate: 4.3% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for library assistants, clerical

  • Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
  • Related work experience most have: 1 to 3 months (O*NET)
  • Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
  • Job outlook: -6.4% over ten years, declining · about 12,300 openings a year (BLS)

Related jobs in New York

JobMedian yearly pay
Stockers and Order Fillers$39,030
Office Clerks, General$45,890
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$49,600
Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$80,640
Receptionists and Information Clerks$43,080
Computer Occupations, All Other$116,990
Office Machine Operators, Except Computer$45,740
Library Technicians$50,060

Other job titles for this job

Book SorterBookmobile DriverLibrary AideLibrary AssistantLibrary AssociateLibrary Circulation AssistantLibrary Circulation ClerkLibrary ClerkLibrary PagePageAccess Services AssistantAcquisitions Assistant

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.