As of October 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Reference Librarian in Aberdeen, SD is $68,771, equivalent to $33 per hour, $1,323 weekly, or $5,731 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Reference Librarian in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Reference Librarian in Aberdeen, SD vary widely, spanning from $53,562 to $82,420. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($60,810) and 75th percentile ($75,915), while top earners (90th percentile) make $82,420 per year. This $15,105 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, Aberdeen Reference Librarian often earn 1.8% lower than national averages. However, Aberdeen currently ranks 667 statewide for Reference 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
Reference Librarian Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Reference Librarian Salary $53,562 Aberdeen, SD October 01, 2026
25th Percentile Reference Librarian Salary $60,810 Aberdeen, SD October 01, 2026
50th Percentile Reference Librarian Salary $68,771 Aberdeen, SD October 01, 2026
75th Percentile Reference Librarian Salary $75,915 Aberdeen, SD October 01, 2026
90th Percentile Reference Librarian Salary $82,420 Aberdeen, SD October 01, 2026
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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 Aberdeen, SD. The base salary for Reference Librarian ranges from $60,810 to $75,915 with the average base salary of $68,771. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $64,568 to $86,021 with the average total cash compensation of $74,460.
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About Aberdeen, South Dakota    Aberdeen (Lakota: Ablíla) is a city in and the county seat of Brown County, South Dakota, United States, about 125 miles (201 km) northeast of Pierre.....More

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