How much does a librarian and media collections specialist make in New York?
$78,590a year
Median yearly pay for librarian and media collections specialists in New York. That is $37.78 an hour or $6,549 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.78
- Vs. national median
- +15%
- Rank among states
- 8 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 11,870
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $52,340Median: $78,590Highest 10%: $130,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $52,340 | $25.16 | |
| 25th | $63,490 | $30.52 | |
| Median | $78,590 | $37.78 | |
| 75th | $99,530 | $47.85 | |
| 90th | $130,000 | $62.49 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $81,670 |
| Ithaca, NY | $78,460 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $76,680 |
| Kingston, NY | $74,890 |
| Binghamton, NY | $74,720 |
| Elmira, NY | $73,850 |
| Syracuse, NY | $71,850 |
| Albany, NY | $69,870 |
| Buffalo, NY | $67,090 |
| Utica, NY | $63,890 |
| Rochester, NY | $63,490 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $58,430 |
| Watertown, NY | $57,220 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for librarian and media collections specialists.
| 5. Nevada | $84,540 |
| 6. Connecticut | $79,210 |
| 7. Alaska | $78,810 |
| 8. New York | $78,590 |
| 9. Massachusetts | $78,540 |
| 10. New Jersey | $78,380 |
| 11. Oregon | $78,070 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a librarian and media collections specialist make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $37.78 ($78,590 a year).
Do librarian and media collections specialists make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $78,590 against $68,270 nationally, 15% more.
Where does New York rank for librarian and media collections specialist pay?
New York ranks 8 of 51 states.
Which city in New York pays librarian and media collections specialists the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $81,670 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.