Library Assistants, Clerical Salary in New York
Library Assistants, Clericals in New York make a median of $36,180 a year, or about $17.39 an hour. The range runs from $31K at the entry level to $51K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across New York. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $36K get you in New York?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, New York
Entry-level library assistants, clericals (10th percentile) start around $31K. Mid-career wages sit at $36K. Top earners bring in $51K or more, a $20K spread from bottom to top.
Library Assistants, Clerical salary by metro in New York
12 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy | $39K | +7% | 540 |
| Ithaca | $38K | +4% | 50 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City | $37K | +3% | 5,660 |
| Binghamton | $35K | -3% | 50 |
| Kingston | $35K | -3% | 100 |
| Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh | $35K | -3% | 270 |
| Syracuse | $34K | -6% | 320 |
| Watertown-Fort Drum | $34K | -6% | 50 |
| Rochester | $34K | -6% | 520 |
| Glens Falls | $33K | -9% | 70 |
| Utica-Rome | $33K | -9% | 70 |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga | $32K | -13% | 370 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do library assistants, clericals make in New York?
The median is $36,180 a year, that works out to about $17 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $31,270, and experienced library assistants, clericals can clear $51,410. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $36K enough to live in New York?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,477/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,917/month, which eats 77.4% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.
How far does a library assistants, clerical salary go in New York?
New York has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median library assistants, clerical salary is worth about $36,839 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do library assistants, clericals get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.