As of October 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Reference Librarian in Ada, MN is $71,625, equivalent to $34 per hour, $1,377 weekly, or $5,969 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 Ada, MN vary widely, spanning from $55,784 to $85,841. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($63,333) and 75th percentile ($79,066), while top earners (90th percentile) make $85,841 per year. This $15,733 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, Ada Reference Librarian often earn 5.8% 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 $55,784 Ada, MN October 01, 2026
25th Percentile Reference Librarian Salary $63,333 Ada, MN October 01, 2026
50th Percentile Reference Librarian Salary $71,625 Ada, MN October 01, 2026
75th Percentile Reference Librarian Salary $79,066 Ada, MN October 01, 2026
90th Percentile Reference Librarian Salary $85,841 Ada, MN 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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About Ada, Minnesota    Ada (/ˈeɪdə/ AY-də) is a city in Norman County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 1,707 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat. Minneso....More

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