As of October 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Reference Librarian in Alma, KS is $68,093, equivalent to $33 per hour, $1,309 weekly, or $5,674 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 Alma, KS vary widely, spanning from $53,034 to $81,608. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($60,210) and 75th percentile ($75,167), while top earners (90th percentile) make $81,608 per year. This $14,957 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, Alma Reference Librarian often earn 3.8% 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 $53,034 Alma, KS October 01, 2026
25th Percentile Reference Librarian Salary $60,210 Alma, KS October 01, 2026
50th Percentile Reference Librarian Salary $68,093 Alma, KS October 01, 2026
75th Percentile Reference Librarian Salary $75,167 Alma, KS October 01, 2026
90th Percentile Reference Librarian Salary $81,608 Alma, KS October 01, 2026
25% $60,210 10% $53,034 90% $81,608 75% $75,167 $68,093 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

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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 Alma, KS. The base salary for Reference Librarian ranges from $60,210 to $75,167 with the average base salary of $68,093. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $63,931 to $85,173 with the average total cash compensation of $73,726.
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About Alma, Kansas    Alma is a city in and the county seat of Wabaunsee County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 832. According to th....More

Alma, Kansas  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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