Library Technicians pay in New York
In New York, the median pay for library technicians is $24.07 an hour ($50,060 a year). About 3,390 people work in this job there.
That is 12% higher than the U.S. median ($44,580). New York ranks 9th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for library technicians in New York
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $16.46 | $34,240 |
| 25% of workers | $20.69 | $43,030 |
| Half of workers (median) | $24.07 | $50,060 |
| 75% of workers | $30.08 | $62,570 |
| 90% of workers | $36.57 | $76,060 |
Library Technicians pay in New York metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Ithaca | $62,960 | 50 |
| Binghamton | $61,720 | 70 |
| Syracuse | $58,520 | 180 |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga | $54,360 | 70 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City | $52,040 | 2,850 |
| Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh | $47,680 | 140 |
| Kingston | $47,110 | 50 |
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy | $46,260 | 140 |
| Rochester | $39,240 | 190 |
| Utica-Rome | $36,800 | 60 |
New York unemployment rate: 4.3% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for library technicians
- Typical education to start: Postsecondary nondegree award (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
- Job outlook: -6.4% over ten years, declining · about 10,800 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in New York
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Stockers and Order Fillers | $39,030 |
| Office Clerks, General | $45,890 |
| Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive | $49,600 |
| Receptionists and Information Clerks | $43,080 |
| Computer User Support Specialists | $72,560 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $116,990 |
| Library Assistants, Clerical | $35,990 |
| Database Administrators | $105,900 |
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