Library Technicians Salary in Buffalo, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY

Median annual salary $48,010 +20.1% vs national
Median hourly $23.08
10th percentile $31,200
90th percentile $79,460
Employed locally 80
National median $39,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,200
    25th
    $38,180
    50th (median)
    $48,010
    75th
    $62,540
    90th
    $79,460

    Buffalo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,572 2023 • Census ACS
    Library Technicians salary vs area income 68% Median Library Technicians salary is 32% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Library Technicians

    Metro areaMedian salary
    New Haven, CT $66,260
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $65,630
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $64,110
    Iowa City, IA $63,470
    Yakima, WA $63,270
    Ithaca, NY $62,510

    Nearby metros — Library Technicians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Ithaca, NY $62,510
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $61,420
    Syracuse, NY $53,310
    Binghamton, NY $50,220
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $47,370
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $46,100

    Related occupations in Buffalo, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $34,350
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $76,320
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $79,710
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $38,860
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $79,710
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $35,750

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Library Technicians make per hour in Buffalo?

    The median hourly wage for Library Technicians in Buffalo, NY is $23.08, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.69 or more per hour.

    Is Buffalo above or below average for Library Technicians salaries?

    The median Library Technicians salary in Buffalo, NY is 20.1% above the national median of $39,970. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Library Technicians in Buffalo?

    Entry-level Library Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $31,200 per year in Buffalo, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,180.