Librarian Salary in New York
Based on 12K+ workers in New York
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: June 2026
Median Annual Salary (NY)
$78,590
$37.784/hr
vs National Average
$67,495
+16.4% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$52K – $130K
12K employed in New York
Salary Distribution — Librarian in New York
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $52,340 |
| 25th percentile | $63,490 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $78,590 |
| 75th percentile | $99,530 |
| 90th percentile | $129,970 |
Historical Salary Trend — Librarian in New York vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $74,240 |
| 2023 | $76,830 |
| 2024 | $77,080 |
| 2025 | $78,590 |
| Year | New York Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $74,240 | $60,472 |
| 2023 | $76,830 | $64,094 |
| 2024 | $77,080 | $64,573 |
| 2025 | $78,590 | $67,495 |