How much does a Research Librarian make?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Research Librarian in the United States is $63,531. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $56,487 to $69,619, with most professionals earning between $50,075 and $75,162.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Research Librarian Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Research Librarian Salary $50,075 US April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Research Librarian Salary $56,487 US April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Research Librarian Salary $63,531 US April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Research Librarian Salary $69,619 US April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Research Librarian Salary $75,162 US April 01, 2025
25% $56,487 10% $50,075 90% $75,162 75% $69,619 $63,531 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Research Librarian

    2 - 4 years experience
    Master's Degree or MBA

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    4 - 7 years experience
    Master's Degree or MBA

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