SOC 43-4121 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Library Assistants, Clerical — Binghamton
Binghamton, NY · 10 metro areas compared
The median wage for Library Assistants, Clerical in Binghamton, NY is $32,240 per year, 12.7% below the national median of $36,910.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Library Assistants, Clerical in Binghamton, NY is $32,240 per year, 12.7% below the national median of $36,910. Half of workers earn between $32,240 and $38,420. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $32,240 and the ninetieth at $47,070.
Within the state, Albany records the highest median at $38,800. Of the 321 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 320th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,240 | −12.7% |
| 25th | $32,240 | −12.7% |
| Median (50th) | $32,240 | −12.7% |
| 75th | $38,420 | +4.1% |
| 90th | $47,070 | +27.5% |
| Mean | $36,460 | −1.2% |
Other metro areas in New York
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Albany | $38,800 | 610 | |
| 2 | New York | $37,860 | 7,080 | |
| 3 | Ithaca | $37,800 | 50 | |
| 4 | Kingston | $36,540 | 130 | |
| 5 | Kiryas Joel | $35,900 | 300 | |
| 6 | Syracuse | $35,040 | 340 | |
| 7 | Rochester | $34,870 | 580 | |
| 8 | Utica | $34,280 | 110 | |
| 9 | Watertown | $34,090 | 80 | |
| 10 | Glens Falls | $34,070 | 90 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Binghamton run 7.9% above the national average, so the median of $32,240 buys what $29,880 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 19.0% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$32,240as reported by BLSLocal price level
107.9US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$29,880US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $32,240 a year, 12.7% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $32,240 to $47,070 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Albany, at $38,800.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Library Assistants, Clerical in Binghamton, NY?
The median annual wage is $32,240, or $15.50 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $36,910, so pay in Binghamton, NY is 12.7% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Binghamton, NY earns more than $47,070 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $32,240 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Albany, at $38,800 per year.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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