As of January 01, 2026, the average hourly pay of Reference Librarian in the United States is $34. While Salary.com is seeing that Reference Librarian salary in the US can go up to $41 or down to $27, but most earn between $30 and $38. Salary.com shows the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Reference Librarian in the United States.
| Percentile | Hourly Pay Rate | Location | Last Updated |
| 10th Percentile Reference Librarian Salary | $27 | US | January 01, 2026 |
| 25th Percentile Reference Librarian Salary | $30 | US | January 01, 2026 |
| 50th Percentile Reference Librarian Salary | $34 | US | January 01, 2026 |
| 75th Percentile Reference Librarian Salary | $38 | US | January 01, 2026 |
| 90th Percentile Reference Librarian Salary | $41 | US | January 01, 2026 |
The reference desk or information desk of a library is a public service counter where professional librarians provide library users with direction to library materials, advice on library collections and services, and expertise on multiple kinds of information from multiple sources....
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2 - 4 years experience
Master's Degree or MBA
4 - 7 years experience
Master's Degree or MBA
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