As of July 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Research Librarian in Worcester, MA is $66,565, equivalent to $32 per hour, $1,280 weekly, or $5,547 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 Worcester, MA vary widely, spanning from $51,843 to $79,775. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($58,859) and 75th percentile ($73,480), while top earners (90th percentile) make $79,775 per year. This $14,621 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, Worcester Research Librarian often earn 3.7% higher than national averages. However, Worcester currently ranks 210 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 $51,843 Worcester, MA July 01, 2026
25th Percentile Research Librarian Salary $58,859 Worcester, MA July 01, 2026
50th Percentile Research Librarian Salary $66,565 Worcester, MA July 01, 2026
75th Percentile Research Librarian Salary $73,480 Worcester, MA July 01, 2026
90th Percentile Research Librarian Salary $79,775 Worcester, MA July 01, 2026
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    Research Librarian

    2 - 4 years experience
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    4 - 7 years experience
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About Worcester, Massachusetts    Worcester has a total area of 38.6 square miles (100 km2), 37.6 square miles (97 km2) of land and 1.0 square mile (2.6 km2) (roughly 2.59%) of water. ....More

Worcester, Massachusetts  area prices were up 1.6% from a year ago

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