SOC 25-4031 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Library Technicians — Rochester
Rochester, NY · 9 metro areas compared
In Rochester, NY the median wage is $39,240.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Rochester, NY the median wage is $39,240. That is 12.0% lower than the national median of $44,580. Pay ranges from under $32,520 at the tenth percentile to more than $62,200 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $33,780 to $51,390.
The area has 190 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.85 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Within the state, Ithaca records the highest median at $62,960. Of the 562 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 501st.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,520 | −27.1% |
| 25th | $33,780 | −24.2% |
| Median (50th) | $39,240 | −12.0% |
| 75th | $51,390 | +15.3% |
| 90th | $62,200 | +39.5% |
| Mean | $44,220 | −0.8% |
Other metro areas in New York
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ithaca | $62,960 | 50 | |
| 2 | Binghamton | $61,720 | 70 | |
| 3 | Syracuse | $58,520 | 180 | |
| 4 | Buffalo | $54,360 | 70 | |
| 5 | New York | $52,040 | 2,850 | |
| 6 | Kiryas Joel | $47,680 | 140 | |
| 7 | Kingston | $47,110 | 50 | |
| 8 | Albany | $46,260 | 140 | |
| 9 | Utica | $36,800 | 60 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Rochester run 7.9% above the national average, so the median of $39,240 buys what $36,367 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 18.4% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$39,240as reported by BLSLocal price level
107.9US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$36,367US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $39,240 a year, 12.0% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $32,520 to $62,200 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 190 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Ithaca, at $62,960.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Library Technicians in Rochester, NY?
The median annual wage is $39,240, or $18.87 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 $44,580, so pay in Rochester, NY is 12.0% 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 Rochester, NY earns more than $62,200 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $32,520 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 Ithaca, at $62,960 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 190 jobs in this occupation in Rochester, NY. Self-employed workers are not included.
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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