Reference Librarian Salary in Lowell, Massachusetts

Reference Librarian Salary in Lowell, MA

How much does a Reference Librarian make in Lowell, MA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Reference Librarian in Lowell, MA is $77,091. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $68,544 to $84,479, with most professionals earning between $60,763 and $91,205.

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10th Percentile Reference Librarian Salary $60,763 Lowell,MA April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Reference Librarian Salary $68,544 Lowell,MA April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Reference Librarian Salary $77,091 Lowell,MA April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Reference Librarian Salary $84,479 Lowell,MA April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Reference Librarian Salary $91,205 Lowell,MA April 01, 2025
25% $68,544 10% $60,763 90% $91,205 75% $84,479 $77,091 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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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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  1. This Job:

    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 $68,544 to $84,479 with the average base salary of $77,091. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $68,544 to $84,479 with the average total cash compensation of $77,091.
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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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