As of October 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Reference Librarian in Albany, OR is $74,323, equivalent to $36 per hour, $1,429 weekly, or $6,194 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 Albany, OR vary widely, spanning from $57,886 to $89,075. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($65,720) and 75th percentile ($82,045), while top earners (90th percentile) make $89,075 per year. This $16,325 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, Albany Reference Librarian often earn 1.6% lower than national averages. However, Albany currently ranks 347 statewide for Reference Librarian job salary. 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 $57,886 Albany, OR October 01, 2026
25th Percentile Reference Librarian Salary $65,720 Albany, OR October 01, 2026
50th Percentile Reference Librarian Salary $74,323 Albany, OR October 01, 2026
75th Percentile Reference Librarian Salary $82,045 Albany, OR October 01, 2026
90th Percentile Reference Librarian Salary $89,075 Albany, OR 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

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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 Albany, OR. The base salary for Reference Librarian ranges from $65,720 to $82,045 with the average base salary of $74,323. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $69,781 to $92,966 with the average total cash compensation of $80,472.
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About Albany, Oregon    Albany is the county seat of Linn County, and the 11th largest city in the State of Oregon. Albany is located in the Willamette Valley at the confluen....More

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