As of September 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Academic Librarian in Massachusetts is $79,430, equivalent to $38 per hour, $1,528 weekly, or $6,619 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Academic Librarian in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Academic Librarian in Massachusetts vary widely, spanning from $61,861 to $95,195. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($70,233) and 75th percentile ($87,682), while top earners (90th percentile) make $95,195 per year. This $17,449 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, Massachusetts Academic Librarian often earn 8.8% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 71 companies. However, Massachusetts currently ranks 3 nationwide for Academic 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
Academic Librarian Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Academic Librarian Salary $61,861 MA September 01, 2026
25th Percentile Academic Librarian Salary $70,233 MA September 01, 2026
50th Percentile Academic Librarian Salary $79,430 MA September 01, 2026
75th Percentile Academic Librarian Salary $87,682 MA September 01, 2026
90th Percentile Academic Librarian Salary $95,195 MA September 01, 2026
25% $70,233 10% $61,861 90% $95,195 75% $87,682 $79,430 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Location Attleboro, MA Avg. Salary $84,856 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Barnstable, MA Avg. Salary $86,451 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Fitchburg, MA Avg. Salary $85,783 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Hyannis, MA Avg. Salary $86,640 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Leominster, MA Avg. Salary $85,802 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Malden, MA Avg. Salary $89,977 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Methuen, MA Avg. Salary $85,733 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Newton, MA Avg. Salary $89,966 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Revere, MA Avg. Salary $89,974 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Weymouth, MA Avg. Salary $88,369 Date Updated September 01, 2026
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    Academic 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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