As of June 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Reference Librarian in Augusta, GA is $66,293, equivalent to $32 per hour, $1,275 weekly, or $5,524 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 Augusta, GA vary widely, spanning from $51,629 to $79,449. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($58,617) and 75th percentile ($73,179), while top earners (90th percentile) make $79,449 per year. This $14,562 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, Augusta Reference Librarian often earn 4.1% lower than national averages. However, Augusta currently ranks 665 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 $51,629 Augusta, GA June 01, 2026
25th Percentile Reference Librarian Salary $58,617 Augusta, GA June 01, 2026
50th Percentile Reference Librarian Salary $66,293 Augusta, GA June 01, 2026
75th Percentile Reference Librarian Salary $73,179 Augusta, GA June 01, 2026
90th Percentile Reference Librarian Salary $79,449 Augusta, GA June 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 Augusta, GA. The base salary for Reference Librarian ranges from $58,617 to $73,179 with the average base salary of $66,293. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $63,928 to $85,167 with the average total cash compensation of $73,719.
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About Augusta, Georgia    Augusta is located on the Georgia/South Carolina border, about 150 miles (240 km) east of Atlanta and 70 miles (110 km) west of Columbia. The city is ....More

Augusta, Georgia  area prices were up 1.5% from a year ago

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