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Library Assistants, Clerical average salary by city in New York
- New York$42,760
- Ithaca$41,670
- Albany$40,210
- Kingston$39,320
- Kiryas Joel$39,150
- Rochester$37,870
- Buffalo$37,500
- Glens Falls$37,280
- Syracuse$37,180
- Watertown$37,170
- Utica$36,500
- Binghamton$36,460
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $42,760 | $37,860 | $34,800 | $34,791 | 113 |
| Ithaca | $41,670 | $37,800 | $35,410 | $33,975 | 103 |
| Albany | $40,210 | $38,800 | $33,380 | $32,882 | 100 |
| Kingston | $39,320 | $36,540 | $34,020 | $32,216 | 101 |
| Kiryas Joel | $39,150 | $35,900 | $32,250 | $32,089 | 109 |
| Rochester | $37,870 | $34,870 | $32,460 | $31,131 | 97 |
| Buffalo | $37,500 | $32,690 | $32,690 | $30,854 | 96 |
| Glens Falls | $37,280 | $34,070 | $32,240 | $30,689 | 95 |
| Syracuse | $37,180 | $35,040 | $32,420 | $30,614 | 96 |
| Watertown | $37,170 | $34,090 | $32,240 | $30,607 | 88 |
| Utica | $36,500 | $34,280 | $32,240 | $30,105 | 93 |
| Binghamton | $36,460 | $32,240 | $32,240 | $30,075 | 93 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
Library Assistants, Clerical salary in other states
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 43-4121.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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