As of January 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Reference Librarian in Adrian, MO is $69,170, equivalent to $33 per hour, $1,330 weekly, or $5,764 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 Adrian, MO vary widely, spanning from $53,862 to $82,883. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($61,158) and 75th percentile ($76,348), while top earners (90th percentile) make $82,883 per year. This $15,190 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, Adrian Reference Librarian often earn 1.6% 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 $53,862 Adrian, MO January 01, 2026
25th Percentile Reference Librarian Salary $61,158 Adrian, MO January 01, 2026
50th Percentile Reference Librarian Salary $69,170 Adrian, MO January 01, 2026
75th Percentile Reference Librarian Salary $76,348 Adrian, MO January 01, 2026
90th Percentile Reference Librarian Salary $82,883 Adrian, MO January 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 Adrian, MO. The base salary for Reference Librarian ranges from $61,158 to $76,348 with the average base salary of $69,170. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $65,840 to $87,714 with the average total cash compensation of $75,925.
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About Adrian, Missouri    Adrian is a city in Bates County, Missouri, United States. The population was 1,677 at the 2010 census. Adrian is located at 38°23′49″N 94°21′8″W / ....More

Adrian, Missouri  area prices were up 1.7% from a year ago

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