As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Reference Librarian in Afton, MN is $74,415, equivalent to $36 per hour, $1,431 weekly, or $6,201 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 Afton, MN vary widely, spanning from $57,957 to $89,186. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($65,800) and 75th percentile ($82,147), while top earners (90th percentile) make $89,186 per year. This $16,347 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, Afton Reference Librarian often earn 1.5% higher 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 $57,957 Afton, MN April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Reference Librarian Salary $65,800 Afton, MN April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Reference Librarian Salary $74,415 Afton, MN April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Reference Librarian Salary $82,147 Afton, MN April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Reference Librarian Salary $89,186 Afton, MN 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 Afton, MN. The base salary for Reference Librarian ranges from $65,800 to $82,147 with the average base salary of $74,415. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $71,390 to $95,109 with the average total cash compensation of $82,324.
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About Afton, Minnesota    Afton is a city in Washington County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 2,886 at the 2010 census. It is located on a small bay where Valle....More

Afton, Minnesota  area prices were up 1.4% from a year ago

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