As of October 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Reference Librarian in Arcadia, SC is $69,406, equivalent to $33 per hour, $1,335 weekly, or $5,784 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 Arcadia, SC vary widely, spanning from $54,056 to $83,181. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($61,371) and 75th percentile ($76,616), while top earners (90th percentile) make $83,181 per year. This $15,245 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, Arcadia Reference Librarian often earn 0.4% 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 $54,056 Arcadia, SC October 01, 2026
25th Percentile Reference Librarian Salary $61,371 Arcadia, SC October 01, 2026
50th Percentile Reference Librarian Salary $69,406 Arcadia, SC October 01, 2026
75th Percentile Reference Librarian Salary $76,616 Arcadia, SC October 01, 2026
90th Percentile Reference Librarian Salary $83,181 Arcadia, SC 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

  2. Up a level:

    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 Arcadia, SC. The base salary for Reference Librarian ranges from $61,371 to $76,616 with the average base salary of $69,406. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $65,164 to $86,815 with the average total cash compensation of $75,147.
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About Arcadia, South Carolina    Arcadia is a Census-designated place located in Spartanburg County in the U.S. State of South Carolina. According to the 2010 United States Census, th....More

Arcadia, South Carolina  area prices were up 1.5% from a year ago

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