Library Media Specialist Salary in Syracuse, NY

How much does a Library Media Specialist make in Syracuse, NY?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Library Media Specialist in Syracuse, NY is $62,641. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $54,341 to $72,459, with most professionals earning between $46,785 and $81,398.

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Assist in planning and implementing an information and technology literacy skills curriculum integrated with subject area curriculum through partnerships with teachers.

April 25, 2023

Manages collection and performs necessary collection development duties, as needed, to include but not limited to new print and digital materials, periodicals and supplies.

January 05, 2023

Participates in a professional learning community with a variety of stakeholders including but not limited to instructional staff, other school personnel, parents, and a variety of community resources for the purpose of improving the overall quality of student outcomes, achieving established classroom objectives in support of the school improvement plan.

October 20, 2022

Creates a plan with colleagues to define best practices, identify exemplars, reflect on current practices, and move the work forward by aligning current innovative practices with AASL standards and the appropriate Virginia Standards of Learning and Curriculum Framework.

November 06, 2022

Provides a well-balanced media center, containing materials in all formats, equipment, and a program of services which enhances and supports the school's educational goals and objectives by providing access to information and ideas for students, faculty and staff, under the supervision of the Principal.

May 07, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Library Media Specialist in Syracuse, NY

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54341

72459

62641

Average Total Cash Compensation

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55569

74277

63635

What is the average salary for Library Media Specialist in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Library Media Specialist in Syracuse, NY. The base salary for Library Media Specialist ranges from $54,341 to $72,459 with the average base salary of $62,641. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $55,569 to $74,277 with the average total cash compensation of $63,635.

View Average Salary for Library Media Specialist as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$62,641	$54,341 - $72,459
Bonus	$994	$1,228 - $1,818
Total Pay	$63,635	$55,569 - $74,277

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Library Media Specialist Salary Near Syracuse, NY

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Syracuse, NY
CITY, STATE Clay, NY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $54,341 - $72,459	COMPARE TO Syracuse, NY 0%
CITY, STATE Utica, NY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $53,519 - $71,362	COMPARE TO Syracuse, NY
CITY, STATE Binghamton, NY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $52,500 - $70,004	COMPARE TO Syracuse, NY
CITY, STATE Henrietta, NY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $53,432 - $71,246	COMPARE TO Syracuse, NY
CITY, STATE Rochester, NY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $53,432 - $71,246	COMPARE TO Syracuse, NY
CITY, STATE Schenectady, NY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $55,142 - $73,527	COMPARE TO Syracuse, NY

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About Syracuse, New York

Syracuse is located at 43°2′49″N 76°8′40″W / 43.04694°N 76.14444°W / 43.04694; -76.14444 (43.046899, -76.144423). It is located about 87 miles (140 km) east of Rochester, 131 miles (210 km) east of Buffalo,and 150 miles (240 km) west of the state capital Albany. It is also the halfway point between New York City and Toronto, about 245 miles (390 km) from each, Toronto to the northwest and NYC to the southeast. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 25.6 square miles (66 square kilometres), of which 25.1 square miles (65 square kilometres) is land and 0.6...

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About Syracuse, New York Syracuse is located at 43°2′49″N 76°8′40″W / 43.04694°N 76.14444°W / 43.04694; -76.14444 (43.046899, -76.144423). It is located about 87 miles (140....More

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