Library Technicians Salary in Ithaca, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Ithaca, NY

Median annual salary $62,510 +56.4% vs national
Median hourly $30.05
10th percentile $45,900
90th percentile $62,510
Employed locally 60
National median $39,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,900
    25th
    $46,400
    50th (median)
    $62,510
    75th
    $62,510
    90th
    $62,510

    Ithaca economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,012 2023 • Census ACS
    Library Technicians salary vs area income 86% Median Library Technicians salary is 14% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $61,420

    Nearby metros — Library Technicians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $61,420
    Syracuse, NY $53,310
    Binghamton, NY $50,220
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $48,010
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $47,370
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $46,100

    Related occupations in Ithaca, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary $127,430
    Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary $138,030
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $35,180
    Business Teachers, Postsecondary $96,220
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $64,140
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $79,270

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Library Technicians make per hour in Ithaca?

    The median hourly wage for Library Technicians in Ithaca, NY is $30.05, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.00 or more per hour.

    Is Ithaca above or below average for Library Technicians salaries?

    The median Library Technicians salary in Ithaca, NY is 56.4% 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 Ithaca?

    Entry-level Library Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $45,900 per year in Ithaca, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,400.