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SOC 43-4121·Office & Administrative Support
Library Assistants, Clerical
Median wage
$36,957
10-yr outlook
+4.7%by 2032
Openings / year
1,308
Workers in NY
6,810
How pay grows with experience
Library Assistants, Clerical — typical pay by experience
Annual wages statewide: starting out, typical (median), and experienced.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Starting out (entry) | $32,927 |
| Median (typical) | $36,957 |
| Experienced | $44,328 |
Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (NYSDOL / U.S. BLS via data.ny.gov)
Where it pays most across New York
Median pay for this occupation by region. Select a region for its full profile.
Library Assistants, Clerical — median pay by region
Regional median annual wage, highest first.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Capital Region | $39,040 |
| Long Island | $38,529 |
| Hudson Valley | $38,173 |
| New York City | $36,597 |
| Southern Tier | $35,811 |
| North Country | $34,666 |
| Central New York | $34,361 |
| Finger Lakes | $34,280 |
| Mohawk Valley | $33,581 |
| Western New York | $32,307 |
Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (NYSDOL / U.S. BLS via data.ny.gov)
A realistic next step
Higher-paying roles in the same field
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