Library Assistants, Clerical pay in New York-Newark-Jersey City
In New York-Newark-Jersey City (NY), the median pay for library assistants, clerical is $18.20 an hour ($37,860 a year). About 7,080 people work in this job there.
That is 3% higher than the U.S. median ($36,910). It is 5% higher than the New York median ($35,990).
Pay range for library assistants, clerical in New York-Newark-Jersey City (NY)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $16.34 | $33,980 |
| 25% of workers | $16.73 | $34,800 |
| Half of workers (median) | $18.20 | $37,860 |
| 75% of workers | $22.87 | $47,560 |
| 90% of workers | $28.72 | $59,730 |
Library Assistants, Clerical pay in New York metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy | $38,800 | 610 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City (this page) | $37,860 | 7,080 |
| Ithaca | $37,800 | 50 |
| Kingston | $36,540 | 130 |
| Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh | $35,900 | 300 |
| Syracuse | $35,040 | 340 |
| Rochester | $34,870 | 580 |
| Utica-Rome | $34,280 | 110 |
| Watertown-Fort Drum | $34,090 | 80 |
| Glens Falls | $34,070 | 90 |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga | $32,690 | 380 |
| Binghamton | $32,240 | 0 |
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-Newark-Jersey City (NY)
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Office Clerks, General | $47,670 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | $38,600 |
| Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive | $51,440 |
| Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants | $83,840 |
| Receptionists and Information Clerks | $44,690 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $126,910 |
| Office Machine Operators, Except Computer | $45,750 |
| File Clerks | $44,710 |
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