How much does a library assistant make in Albany?
$38,800a year
Median yearly pay for library assistants in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metro area. That is $18.65 an hour or $3,233 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.65
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among cities
- 75 of 266
- Jobs in the area
- 610
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,240Median: $38,800Highest 10%: $48,950
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,240 | $15.50 | |
| 25th | $33,380 | $16.05 | |
| Median | $38,800 | $18.65 | |
| 75th | $44,400 | $21.35 | |
| 90th | $48,950 | $23.53 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for library assistants.
| New York, NY | $37,860 |
| Ithaca, NY | $37,800 |
| Kingston, NY | $36,540 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $35,900 |
| Syracuse, NY | $35,040 |
| Rochester, NY | $34,870 |
| Utica, NY | $34,280 |
| Watertown, NY | $34,090 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $34,070 |
| Buffalo, NY | $32,690 |
| Binghamton, NY | $32,240 |
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How much does a library assistant make an hour in Albany?
The median hourly pay in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metro area is $18.65 ($38,800 a year).
Do library assistants make more in Albany than the national average?
Yes: $38,800 against $36,910 nationally, 5% more.
How does Albany compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $35,990, so Albany pays 8% more.
Where does Albany rank for library assistant pay?
75 of 266 metro areas with data.
How much does a library assistant make starting out in Albany?
The lowest-paid 10% make $32,240 or less a year; the top 10% make $48,950 or more.
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.