As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Reference Librarian in Advance, MO is $68,641, equivalent to $33 per hour, $1,320 weekly, or $5,720 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 Advance, MO vary widely, spanning from $53,460 to $82,266. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($60,695) and 75th percentile ($75,773), while top earners (90th percentile) make $82,266 per year. This $15,078 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, Advance Reference Librarian often earn 0.9% 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 $53,460 Advance, MO April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Reference Librarian Salary $60,695 Advance, MO April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Reference Librarian Salary $68,641 Advance, MO April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Reference Librarian Salary $75,773 Advance, MO April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Reference Librarian Salary $82,266 Advance, MO April 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 Advance, MO. The base salary for Reference Librarian ranges from $60,695 to $75,773 with the average base salary of $68,641. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $65,851 to $87,730 with the average total cash compensation of $75,937.
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About Advance, Missouri    Advance is a city located at the intersection of State Highway 25 and State Highway 91/Route C in northern Stoddard County, Missouri, United States. T....More

Advance, Missouri  area prices were up 0.7% from a year ago

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