Library Technicians Salary in Syracuse, NY

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

Median annual salary $53,310 +33.4% vs national
Median hourly $25.63
10th percentile $31,200
90th percentile $59,940
Employed locally 170
National median $39,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,200
    25th
    $36,910
    50th (median)
    $53,310
    75th
    $59,940
    90th
    $59,940

    Syracuse economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,558 2023 • Census ACS
    Library Technicians salary vs area income 72% Median Library Technicians salary is 28% 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
    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 Syracuse, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $35,720
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $77,260
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $76,990
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $78,400
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $36,930
    Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary $63,590

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Library Technicians make per hour in Syracuse?

    The median hourly wage for Library Technicians in Syracuse, NY is $25.63, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.77 or more per hour.

    Is Syracuse above or below average for Library Technicians salaries?

    The median Library Technicians salary in Syracuse, NY is 33.4% 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 Syracuse?

    Entry-level Library Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $31,200 per year in Syracuse, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,910.