Library Technicians pay range in Albany
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $33,090 a year or less, while the top 10% make $63,040 or more. The middle half of library technicians in Albany earn between $34,770 and $58,360.
- $33K10th
- $35K25th
- $46KMedian
- $58K75th
- $63K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $47,210 | $3,934 | $22.70 |
| Median | $46,260 | $3,855 | $22.24 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $34,770 | $2,898 | $16.72 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $58,360 | $4,863 | $28.06 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Library Technicians pay in Albany vs. New York and the U.S.
Library technicians in Albany earn 13% less than the New York average ($54,550) and 4% more than the U.S. average ($45,500). At the median the gap is +4% against the U.S. median of $44,580.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albany | $47,210 | $46,260 | $33,090 | $63,040 | 140 |
| New York | $54,550 | $50,060 | $34,240 | $76,060 | 3,390 |
| United States | $45,500 | $44,580 | $29,300 | $63,080 | 68,690 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Library Technicians salary after taxes in Albany
On the average salary of $47,210, a single filer in Albany takes home about $38,122 a year, or $3,177 a month and $1,466 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included.
Is Albany a good place for library technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Albany area are in line with the U.S. average (BEA price parity 99.6), so the average $47,210 buys what about $47,416 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Albany ($58,460). A typical home costs $370,533, or 7.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Library Technicians salary in other New York cities
Albany ranks 8th of 10 New York metro areas for this job; Ithaca pays the most ($56,490).
- Ithaca$56,490
- Buffalo$56,170
- New York$55,960
- Binghamton$54,550
- Kingston$52,480
- Syracuse$51,650
- Kiryas Joel$50,400
- Albany$47,210
- Rochester$44,220
- Utica$39,430
Highest-paying cities for library technicians
San Francisco, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($70,490).
- San Francisco, CA$70,490
- San Jose, CA$68,890
- New Haven, CT$67,720
- Seattle, WA$66,910
- Olympia, WA$63,430
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Library Technicians salary in Albany: questions
How much do library technicians make an hour in Albany?
$22.70 an hour on average, and $22.24 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level library technicians salary in Albany?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $33,090 a year and the 25th percentile is $34,770, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the library technicians take-home pay in Albany?
About $38,122 a year ($3,177 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $47,210. New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included.
Do library technicians earn more in Albany than elsewhere?
The average here is 4% more than the U.S. average for this job ($45,500).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 25-4031; area Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY (10580). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.9%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.69, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.69).
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