Library Technicians Salary in Rochester, NY

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

Median annual salary $37,940 -5.1% vs national
Median hourly $18.24
10th percentile $31,200
90th percentile $59,850
Employed locally 180
National median $39,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,200
    25th
    $32,420
    50th (median)
    $37,940
    75th
    $49,200
    90th
    $59,850

    Rochester economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,438 2023 • Census ACS
    Library Technicians salary vs area income 51% Median Library Technicians salary is 49% 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
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $48,010
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $47,370

    Related occupations in Rochester, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$33,730
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$62,840
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$65,230
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$37,680
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$66,590
    Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$63,350

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Library Technicians make per hour in Rochester?

    The median hourly wage for Library Technicians in Rochester, NY is $18.24, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.90 or more per hour.

    Is Rochester above or below average for Library Technicians salaries?

    The median Library Technicians salary in Rochester, NY is 5.1% below 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 Rochester?

    Entry-level Library Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $31,200 per year in Rochester, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $32,420.