How much does a Reference Librarian make in Buffalo, NY?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Reference Librarian in Buffalo, NY is $74,148. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $63,912 to $85,108, with most professionals earning between $54,593 and $95,087.

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Reference Librarian Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Reference Librarian Salary $54,593 Buffalo,NY April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Reference Librarian Salary $63,912 Buffalo,NY April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Reference Librarian Salary $74,148 Buffalo,NY April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Reference Librarian Salary $85,108 Buffalo,NY April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Reference Librarian Salary $95,087 Buffalo,NY April 01, 2025
25% $63,912 10% $54,593 90% $95,087 75% $85,108 $74,148 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

  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 Buffalo, NY. The base salary for Reference Librarian ranges from $63,912 to $85,108 with the average base salary of $74,148. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $64,404 to $86,243 with the average total cash compensation of $74,700.
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About Buffalo, New York    Buffalo is the second largest city in the U.S. state of New York and the largest city in Western New York. As of July 2016[update], the population was....More

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