How much does a library assistant make in Rochester?
$34,870a year
Median yearly pay for library assistants in the Rochester, NY metro area. That is $16.76 an hour or $2,906 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.76
- Vs. national median
- -6%
- Rank among cities
- 139 of 266
- Jobs in the area
- 580
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,240Median: $34,870Highest 10%: $49,450
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,240 | $15.50 | |
| 25th | $32,460 | $15.61 | |
| Median | $34,870 | $16.76 | |
| 75th | $39,240 | $18.87 | |
| 90th | $49,450 | $23.77 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for library assistants.
| 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 |
| 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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Salaries for every job in Rochester, NYFrequently asked questions
How much does a library assistant make an hour in Rochester?
The median hourly pay in the Rochester, NY metro area is $16.76 ($34,870 a year).
Do library assistants make more in Rochester than the national average?
No: $34,870 against $36,910 nationally, 6% less.
How does Rochester compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $35,990, so Rochester pays 3% less.
Where does Rochester rank for library assistant pay?
139 of 266 metro areas with data.
How much does a library assistant make starting out in Rochester?
The lowest-paid 10% make $32,240 or less a year; the top 10% make $49,450 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.