As of May 18, 2021, the average annual salary for Reference Librarian in Lowell, MA is $77,093, equivalent to $37 per hour, $1,483 weekly, or $6,424 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Reference Librarian in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Reference Librarian in Lowell, MA vary widely, spanning from $60,131 to $92,507. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($68,214) and 75th percentile ($85,162), while top earners (90th percentile) make $92,507 per year. This $16,948 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Customer Service or Information Sciences, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Lowell Reference Librarian often earn 1.1% higher than national averages. However, Lowell currently ranks 158 statewide for Reference Librarian job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Reference Librarian Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Reference Librarian Salary $60,131 Lowell, MA May 18, 2021
25th Percentile Reference Librarian Salary $68,214 Lowell, MA May 18, 2021
50th Percentile Reference Librarian Salary $77,093 Lowell, MA May 18, 2021
75th Percentile Reference Librarian Salary $85,162 Lowell, MA May 18, 2021
90th Percentile Reference Librarian Salary $92,507 Lowell, MA May 18, 2021
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What is a Reference Librarian ?

The reference desk or information desk of a library is a public service counter where professional librarians provide library users with direction to library materials, advice on library collections and services, and expertise on multiple kinds of information from multiple sources....

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    Reference 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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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Reference Librarian in Lowell, MA. The base salary for Reference Librarian ranges from $68,214 to $85,162 with the average base salary of $77,093. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $73,353 to $97,840 with the average total cash compensation of $84,686.
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About Lowell, Massachusetts    Lowell is a city in the U.S. Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Located in Middlesex County, Lowell (along with Cambridge) was a county seat until Massach....More

Lowell, Massachusetts  area prices were up 1.6% from a year ago

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