As of October 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Reference Librarian in Adrian, MO is $69,899, equivalent to $34 per hour, $1,344 weekly, or $5,825 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 Adrian, MO vary widely, spanning from $54,441 to $83,773. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($61,808) and 75th percentile ($77,161), while top earners (90th percentile) make $83,773 per year. This $15,353 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 1.0% 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 $54,441 Adrian, MO October 01, 2026
25th Percentile Reference Librarian Salary $61,808 Adrian, MO October 01, 2026
50th Percentile Reference Librarian Salary $69,899 Adrian, MO October 01, 2026
75th Percentile Reference Librarian Salary $77,161 Adrian, MO October 01, 2026
90th Percentile Reference Librarian Salary $83,773 Adrian, MO 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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  1. This Job:

    Reference Librarian

    2 - 4 years experience
    Master's Degree or MBA

  2. Up a level:

    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 $61,808 to $77,161 with the average base salary of $69,899. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $65,627 to $87,432 with the average total cash compensation of $75,682.
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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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