As of July 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Research Librarian in Lowell, MA is $68,121, equivalent to $33 per hour, $1,310 weekly, or $5,677 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 Lowell, MA vary widely, spanning from $53,055 to $81,640. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($60,235) and 75th percentile ($75,197), while top earners (90th percentile) make $81,640 per year. This $14,962 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 Research Librarian often earn 1.5% higher than national averages. However, Lowell currently ranks 145 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 $53,055 Lowell, MA July 01, 2026
25th Percentile Research Librarian Salary $60,235 Lowell, MA July 01, 2026
50th Percentile Research Librarian Salary $68,121 Lowell, MA July 01, 2026
75th Percentile Research Librarian Salary $75,197 Lowell, MA July 01, 2026
90th Percentile Research Librarian Salary $81,640 Lowell, MA July 01, 2026
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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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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

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