How much does a Head Librarian make in New Mexico? The average Head Librarian salary in New Mexico is $134,400 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $111,700 and $154,300. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on the city and many other important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession.

Head Librarian Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Head Librarian Salary $91,033 NM March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Head Librarian Salary $111,700 NM March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Head Librarian Salary $134,400 NM March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Head Librarian Salary $154,300 NM March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Head Librarian Salary $172,418 NM March 26, 2024
25% $111,700 10% $91,033 90% $172,418 75% $154,300 $134,400 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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The Head Librarian oversees processes to research, review, identify, and procure new materials to develop the library's collection within the available budget. Directs the strategic planning, staff, and operations for the acquisition, classification, maintenance, licensing, and distribution of print and digital materials to meet the information needs of library users. Being a Head Librarian develops support, service, and technology resources to ensure that groups and individuals can access requested materials. Implements cataloging processes and standards to create bibliographies and metadata to classify the library's collection of books, serial publications, documents, audiovisual, and other materials. In addition, Head Librarian requires a master's degree in library science. Typically reports to a head of a unit/department. The Head Librarian typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. Working as a Head Librarian typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Location Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Sunland Park, NM Avg. Salary $126,898 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Abiquiu, NM Avg. Salary $135,494 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Alamogordo, NM Avg. Salary $129,958 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Albuquerque, NM Avg. Salary $136,951 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Alcalde, NM Avg. Salary $135,494 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Algodones, NM Avg. Salary $135,203 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Alto, NM Avg. Salary $127,772 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Amalia, NM Avg. Salary $135,494 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Amistad, NM Avg. Salary $131,269 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Angel Fire, NM Avg. Salary $135,494 Date Updated March 26, 2024
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