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Library Assistants, Clerical Salary in New York
Ranked #13 of 50 · NY
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
About 80% of library assistants, clericals in New York earn between $32,610 and $57,160. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean library assistants, clerical salary in New York is $40,780, about 3.6% above the U.S. average ($39,370). That works out to roughly $20/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in New York
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY | $38,800 | $40,210 | 610 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $37,860 | $42,760 | 7,080 |
| Ithaca, NY | $37,800 | $41,670 | 50 |
| Kingston, NY | $36,540 | $39,320 | 130 |
| Central East New York nonmetropolitan area | $36,290 | $38,430 | 180 |
| Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY | $35,900 | $39,150 | 300 |
| Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area | $35,350 | $38,650 | 140 |
| Syracuse, NY | $35,040 | $37,180 | 340 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do library assistants, clerical make in New York?
The median library assistants, clerical salary in New York is $35,990 per year (mean $40,780), and about 80% earn between $32,610 and $57,160.
How much do library assistants, clerical make per hour in New York?
Roughly $20 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $40,780 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Is New York a high-paying state for library assistants, clerical?
New York ranks #13 of 50 states for library assistants, clerical pay. Its mean salary of $40,780 is about 3.6% above the U.S. average of $39,370.
Which metro areas in New York pay library assistants, clerical the most?
The highest-paying metro areas in New York for library assistants, clerical are Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY ($38,800), New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ ($37,860), Ithaca, NY ($37,800), by median annual wage.