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Librarian Salary in New York (2026)
$37.79 per hour · take-home ≈ $60,471/year ($5,039/month) for a single filer
New York ranks 8th of 51 states for Librarian pay, with a median about 11% above the national average. Of the 11,870 Librarian jobs BLS counts in New York, the typical worker earns $78,590 a year — though pay ranges from $52,340 for newcomers to $129,970 at the top.
Librarian pay range in New York
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $52,340 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $63,490 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $78,590 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $99,530 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $129,970 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 11,870 Librarian jobs in New York (occupation code 25-4022, “Librarians and Media Collections Specialists”).
Gross vs. take-home in New York
A median Librarian salary of $78,590 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus New York state income tax, a single filer keeps about $60,471 — an effective tax rate of 23.1%.
| Gross (median) | $78,590 |
| Federal income tax | −$8,460 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$6,012 |
| New York state income tax | −$3,647 |
| Take-home (annual) | $60,471 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,039 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Librarian make in New York?
- The median Librarian salary in New York is $78,590 per year ($37.79 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $63,490 and $99,530.
- What is the take-home pay for a Librarian in New York?
- On the median salary of $78,590, a single filer in New York takes home about $60,471 per year ($5,039 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 23.1%.
- How many Librarian jobs are there in New York?
- BLS counts 11,870 Librarian jobs in New York in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified New York state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for New York.