As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Research Librarian in California is $70,074. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $62,306 to $76,790, with most professionals earning between $55,233 and $82,904.
| Percentile | Salary | Location | Last Updated |
| 10th Percentile Research Librarian Salary | $55,233 | CA | April 01, 2025 |
| 25th Percentile Research Librarian Salary | $62,306 | CA | April 01, 2025 |
| 50th Percentile Research Librarian Salary | $70,074 | CA | April 01, 2025 |
| 75th Percentile Research Librarian Salary | $76,790 | CA | April 01, 2025 |
| 90th Percentile Research Librarian Salary | $82,904 | CA | April 01, 2025 |
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| Location | Avg. Salary | Date Updated |
|---|---|---|
| Location Coachella, CA | Avg. Salary $71,242 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Acampo, CA | Avg. Salary $72,711 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Acton, CA | Avg. Salary $74,839 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Adelanto, CA | Avg. Salary $71,188 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Adin, CA | Avg. Salary $69,536 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Agoura Hills, CA | Avg. Salary $73,860 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Aguanga, CA | Avg. Salary $71,338 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Ahwahnee, CA | Avg. Salary $67,727 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Alameda, CA | Avg. Salary $83,040 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Alamo, CA | Avg. Salary $82,850 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
2 - 4 years experience
Master's Degree or MBA
4 - 7 years experience
Master's Degree or MBA
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