Reference Librarian Salary in the United States

Reference Librarian Salary

How much does a Reference Librarian make?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Reference Librarian in the United States is $76,671. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $66,086 to $88,003, with most professionals earning between $56,450 and $98,321.

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Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Reference Librarian Salary $56,450 US April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Reference Librarian Salary $66,086 US April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Reference Librarian Salary $76,671 US April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Reference Librarian Salary $88,003 US April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Reference Librarian Salary $98,321 US April 01, 2025
25% $66,086 10% $56,450 90% $98,321 75% $88,003 $76,671 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Reference Librarian ?

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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    Reference Librarian

    2 - 4 years experience
    Master's Degree or MBA

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    Senior Librarian

    4 - 7 years experience
    Master's Degree or MBA

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66086
88003
76671

Average Total Cash Compensation

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66595
89177
77241
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Reference Librarian in the United States. The base salary for Reference Librarian ranges from $66,086 to $88,003 with the average base salary of $76,671. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $66,595 to $89,177 with the average total cash compensation of $77,241.
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