As of July 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Research Librarian in Denver, CO is $64,773, equivalent to $31 per hour, $1,246 weekly, or $5,398 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Research Librarian in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Research Librarian in Denver, CO vary widely, spanning from $50,448 to $77,628. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($57,275) and 75th percentile ($71,502), while top earners (90th percentile) make $77,628 per year. This $14,227 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, Denver Research Librarian often earn 0.1% higher than national averages. However, Denver currently ranks 279 statewide for Research 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
Research Librarian Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Research Librarian Salary $50,448 Denver, CO July 01, 2026
25th Percentile Research Librarian Salary $57,275 Denver, CO July 01, 2026
50th Percentile Research Librarian Salary $64,773 Denver, CO July 01, 2026
75th Percentile Research Librarian Salary $71,502 Denver, CO July 01, 2026
90th Percentile Research Librarian Salary $77,628 Denver, CO July 01, 2026
25% $57,275 10% $50,448 90% $77,628 75% $71,502 $64,773 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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