How much does a library assistant make in New York?
$35,990a year
Median yearly pay for library assistants in New York. That is $17.30 an hour or $2,999 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.30
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among states
- 27 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 8,010
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,610Median: $35,990Highest 10%: $57,160
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,610 | $15.68 | |
| 25th | $34,310 | $16.50 | |
| Median | $35,990 | $17.30 | |
| 75th | $46,280 | $22.25 | |
| 90th | $57,160 | $27.48 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Albany, NY | $38,800 |
| 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 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for library assistants.
| 24. Vermont | $36,430 |
| 25. Georgia | $36,410 |
| 26. Colorado | $36,130 |
| 27. New York | $35,990 |
| 28. New Mexico | $35,250 |
| 29. Illinois | $34,680 |
| 30. North Carolina | $34,550 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a library assistant make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $17.30 ($35,990 a year).
Do library assistants make more in New York than the national average?
No: $35,990 against $36,910 nationally, 2% less.
Where does New York rank for library assistant pay?
New York ranks 27 of 50 states.
Which city in New York pays library assistants the most?
Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY, with a median of $38,800 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.