As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Reference Librarian in Abbeville, LA is $64,365, equivalent to $31 per hour, $1,238 weekly, or $5,364 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Reference Librarian in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Reference Librarian in Abbeville, LA vary widely, spanning from $50,129 to $77,141. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($56,913) and 75th percentile ($71,052), while top earners (90th percentile) make $77,141 per year. This $14,139 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, Abbeville Reference Librarian often earn 5.5% lower than national averages. 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
Reference Librarian Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Reference Librarian Salary $50,129 Abbeville, LA April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Reference Librarian Salary $56,913 Abbeville, LA April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Reference Librarian Salary $64,365 Abbeville, LA April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Reference Librarian Salary $71,052 Abbeville, LA April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Reference Librarian Salary $77,141 Abbeville, LA April 01, 2026
25% $56,913 10% $50,129 90% $77,141 75% $71,052 $64,365 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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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Reference Librarian in Abbeville, LA. The base salary for Reference Librarian ranges from $56,913 to $71,052 with the average base salary of $64,365. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $61,748 to $82,264 with the average total cash compensation of $71,206.
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About Abbeville, Louisiana    Abbeville is a city in and the parish seat of Vermilion Parish, Louisiana, United States, 150 miles (240 km) west of New Orleans and 60 miles (97 km) ....More

Abbeville, Louisiana  area prices were up 1.2% from a year ago

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