As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Reference Librarian in Alamo, CA is $87,281, equivalent to $42 per hour, $1,678 weekly, or $7,273 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 Alamo, CA vary widely, spanning from $67,977 to $104,605. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($77,177) and 75th percentile ($96,349), while top earners (90th percentile) make $104,605 per year. This $19,172 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, Alamo Reference Librarian often earn 10.5% 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 $67,977 Alamo, CA April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Reference Librarian Salary $77,177 Alamo, CA April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Reference Librarian Salary $87,281 Alamo, CA April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Reference Librarian Salary $96,349 Alamo, CA April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Reference Librarian Salary $104,605 Alamo, CA 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 Alamo, CA. The base salary for Reference Librarian ranges from $77,177 to $96,349 with the average base salary of $87,281. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $83,733 to $111,553 with the average total cash compensation of $96,558.
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About Alamo, California    Alamo is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Contra Costa County, California, in the United States. It is a suburb locate....More

Alamo, California  area prices were up 4.5% from a year ago

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