Library Technicians pay range in Kingston
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $36,390 a year or less, while the top 10% make $77,700 or more. The middle half of library technicians in Kingston earn between $40,980 and $65,320.
- $36K10th
- $41K25th
- $47KMedian
- $65K75th
- $78K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $52,480 | $4,373 | $25.23 |
| Median | $47,110 | $3,926 | $22.65 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $40,980 | $3,415 | $19.70 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $65,320 | $5,443 | $31.40 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Library Technicians pay in Kingston vs. New York and the U.S.
Library technicians in Kingston earn 4% less than the New York average ($54,550) and 15% more than the U.S. average ($45,500). At the median the gap is +6% against the U.S. median of $44,580.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingston | $52,480 | $47,110 | $36,390 | $77,700 | 50 |
| New York | $54,550 | $50,060 | $34,240 | $76,060 | 3,390 |
| United States | $45,500 | $44,580 | $29,300 | $63,080 | 68,690 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Library Technicians salary after taxes in Kingston
On the average salary of $52,480, a single filer in Kingston takes home about $42,066 a year, or $3,506 a month and $1,618 every two weeks. Taxes take 20% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included.
Is Kingston a good place for library technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Kingston area are in line with the U.S. average (BEA price parity 100.7), so the average $52,480 buys what about $52,111 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Kingston ($50,020). A typical home costs $442,041, or 8.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Library Technicians salary in other New York cities
Kingston ranks 5th of 10 New York metro areas for this job; Ithaca pays the most ($56,490).
- Ithaca$56,490
- Buffalo$56,170
- New York$55,960
- Binghamton$54,550
- Kingston$52,480
- Syracuse$51,650
- Kiryas Joel$50,400
- Albany$47,210
- Rochester$44,220
- Utica$39,430
Highest-paying cities for library technicians
San Francisco, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($70,490).
- San Francisco, CA$70,490
- San Jose, CA$68,890
- New Haven, CT$67,720
- Seattle, WA$66,910
- Olympia, WA$63,430
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Library Technicians salary in Kingston: questions
How much do library technicians make an hour in Kingston?
$25.23 an hour on average, and $22.65 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level library technicians salary in Kingston?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $36,390 a year and the 25th percentile is $40,980, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the library technicians take-home pay in Kingston?
About $42,066 a year ($3,506 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $52,480. New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included.
Do library technicians earn more in Kingston than elsewhere?
The average here is 15% more than the U.S. average for this job ($45,500).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 25-4031; area Kingston, NY (28740). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.9%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.75, this job is 1.8 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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