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Librarian Salary in Rochester, New York

The median librarian salary in Rochester, NY is $55,071 per year, which is 10% below the national median and 26.2% below the New York state average.

City Median
$55,071
vs State Avg
$-19,581
vs National
$-6,119
Cost of Living
90%

Librarian Salary in Rochester by Experience

In Rochester, an entry-level librarian earns around $37,800, while experienced professionals earn up to $79,200 per year. The local cost of living index is 90% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$37,800
$-4,200 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$55,800
$-6,200 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$79,200
$-8,800 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Rochester, NY

Percentile Rochester
10th Percentile $35,280
25th Percentile $44,100
Median (50th) $55,071
75th Percentile $69,480
90th Percentile $86,940

Librarian Salary in Other New York Cities

How to Become a Librarian in Rochester

Education

Most librarian positions require a master's degree. Rochester and the surrounding New York area have institutions offering relevant programs.

Key Skills

Information ScienceResearchCatalogingCommunity ProgrammingDigital LiteracyDatabase Management

Job Outlook

Nationally, librarian employment is projected to grow 3% over the next decade (as fast as average). Demand in Rochester may vary based on local industry and population growth.