As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Reference Librarian in Bismarck, ND is $71,242, equivalent to $34 per hour, $1,370 weekly, or $5,937 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 Bismarck, ND vary widely, spanning from $55,486 to $85,383. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($62,994) and 75th percentile ($78,644), while top earners (90th percentile) make $85,383 per year. This $15,650 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, Bismarck Reference Librarian often earn 0.7% lower than national averages. However, Bismarck currently ranks 376 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 $55,486 Bismarck, ND April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Reference Librarian Salary $62,994 Bismarck, ND April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Reference Librarian Salary $71,242 Bismarck, ND April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Reference Librarian Salary $78,644 Bismarck, ND April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Reference Librarian Salary $85,383 Bismarck, ND April 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 Bismarck, ND. The base salary for Reference Librarian ranges from $62,994 to $78,644 with the average base salary of $71,242. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $68,346 to $91,053 with the average total cash compensation of $78,814.
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About Bismarck, North Dakota    Bismarck (/ˈbɪzmɑːrk/) is the capital of the U.S. state of North Dakota and the county seat of Burleigh County. It is the second-most populous city i....More

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