As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Reference Librarian in Annandale, VA is $79,315, equivalent to $38 per hour, $1,525 weekly, or $6,610 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 Annandale, VA vary widely, spanning from $61,773 to $95,058. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($70,133) and 75th percentile ($87,556), while top earners (90th percentile) make $95,058 per year. This $17,423 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, Annandale Reference Librarian often earn 10.0% higher than national averages. However, Annandale currently ranks 83 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 $61,773 Annandale, VA April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Reference Librarian Salary $70,133 Annandale, VA April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Reference Librarian Salary $79,315 Annandale, VA April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Reference Librarian Salary $87,556 Annandale, VA April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Reference Librarian Salary $95,058 Annandale, VA April 01, 2026
25% $70,133 10% $61,773 90% $95,058 75% $87,556 $79,315 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 Annandale, VA. The base salary for Reference Librarian ranges from $70,133 to $87,556 with the average base salary of $79,315. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $76,091 to $101,372 with the average total cash compensation of $87,745.
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About Annandale, Virginia    Annandale is located at 38°50′3″N 77°12′41″W / 38.83417°N 77.21139°W / 38.83417; -77.21139 (38.834134, −77.211277). Annandale is mostly traversed b....More

Annandale, Virginia  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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