Research Librarian Salary in the United States

Research Librarian Salary

How much does a Research Librarian make in the United States? The average Research Librarian salary in the United States is $65,858 as of April 24, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $56,788 and $75,673. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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10th Percentile Research Librarian Salary $48,530 US April 24, 2024
25th Percentile Research Librarian Salary $56,788 US April 24, 2024
50th Percentile Research Librarian Salary $65,858 US April 24, 2024
75th Percentile Research Librarian Salary $75,673 US April 24, 2024
90th Percentile Research Librarian Salary $84,610 US April 24, 2024
25% $56,788 10% $48,530 90% $84,610 75% $75,673 $65,858 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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  • BAE Systems - Springfield, VA
    Job Description The successful candidate will apply tradecraft to a variety of digitization platforms. Data to be digitized is derived from maps, charts, a...
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  • Chapman University - Orange, CA
    Posting Details. Position Information. Position Title. Law Research/Instruction Librarian. Position Type. Regular. Job Number. SA8582122. Full or Part Time...
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  • Marist College - Poughkeepsie, NY
    Public and Research Services Librarian. Apply now. Posting Number. 493585. Type of Position. Full-time. Location. Poughkeepsie, NY. Categories. Administrat...
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    Research Data Services Librarian/Specialist. R0000000060. Bertrand Library. Position Title. Research Data Services Librarian/Specialist. Position Type. Ful...
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    Position Details. Position Details. Job Title. University Libraries - Research and Learning Librarian, Non-Tenure Track. Position Title. University Librari...
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    Research Librarian

    2 - 4 years experience
    Master's Degree or MBA

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    Senior Librarian

    4 - 7 years experience
    Master's Degree or MBA

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Average Total Cash Compensation

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66299
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Research Librarian in the United States. The base salary for Research Librarian ranges from $56,788 to $75,673 with the average base salary of $65,858. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $57,238 to $76,629 with the average total cash compensation of $66,299.
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