As of October 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Reference Librarian in Amarillo, TX is $67,614, equivalent to $33 per hour, $1,300 weekly, or $5,635 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 Amarillo, TX vary widely, spanning from $52,661 to $81,034. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($59,787) and 75th percentile ($74,639), while top earners (90th percentile) make $81,034 per year. This $14,852 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, Amarillo Reference Librarian often earn 6.8% lower than national averages. However, Amarillo currently ranks 708 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 $52,661 Amarillo, TX October 01, 2026
25th Percentile Reference Librarian Salary $59,787 Amarillo, TX October 01, 2026
50th Percentile Reference Librarian Salary $67,614 Amarillo, TX October 01, 2026
75th Percentile Reference Librarian Salary $74,639 Amarillo, TX October 01, 2026
90th Percentile Reference Librarian Salary $81,034 Amarillo, TX 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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    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 Amarillo, TX. The base salary for Reference Librarian ranges from $59,787 to $74,639 with the average base salary of $67,614. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $63,482 to $84,574 with the average total cash compensation of $73,207.
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About Amarillo, Texas    Amarillo (/ˌæməˈrɪloʊ/ AM-ə-RIL-oh) is the 14th-most populous city in the state of Texas, United States. It is also the largest city in the Texas Panh....More

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