As of October 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Reference Librarian in Adrian, TX is $66,258, equivalent to $32 per hour, $1,274 weekly, or $5,522 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, TX vary widely, spanning from $51,605 to $79,409. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($58,588) and 75th percentile ($73,142), while top earners (90th percentile) make $79,409 per year. This $14,554 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 8.6% 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 $51,605 Adrian, TX October 01, 2026
25th Percentile Reference Librarian Salary $58,588 Adrian, TX October 01, 2026
50th Percentile Reference Librarian Salary $66,258 Adrian, TX October 01, 2026
75th Percentile Reference Librarian Salary $73,142 Adrian, TX October 01, 2026
90th Percentile Reference Librarian Salary $79,409 Adrian, TX October 01, 2026
25% $58,588 10% $51,605 90% $79,409 75% $73,142 $66,258 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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  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, TX. The base salary for Reference Librarian ranges from $58,588 to $73,142 with the average base salary of $66,258. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $62,209 to $82,878 with the average total cash compensation of $71,739.
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About Adrian, Texas    Adrian is a city on historic route 66 in Oldham County, Texas, United States. The population was 166 at the 2010 census, up from 159 at the 2000 censu....More

Adrian, Texas  area prices were up 1.2% from a year ago

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