As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Reference Librarian in Chattanooga, TN is $64,981, equivalent to $31 per hour, $1,250 weekly, or $5,415 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 Chattanooga, TN vary widely, spanning from $50,609 to $77,879. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($57,458) and 75th percentile ($71,732), while top earners (90th percentile) make $77,879 per year. This $14,274 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, Chattanooga Reference Librarian often earn 2.9% lower than national averages. However, Chattanooga currently ranks 714 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 $50,609 Chattanooga, TN April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Reference Librarian Salary $57,458 Chattanooga, TN April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Reference Librarian Salary $64,981 Chattanooga, TN April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Reference Librarian Salary $71,732 Chattanooga, TN April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Reference Librarian Salary $77,879 Chattanooga, TN April 01, 2026
25% $57,458 10% $50,609 90% $77,879 75% $71,732 $64,981 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
Change Search Criteria
Check out Reference Librarian jobs in Chattanooga, Tennessee
Search More Reference Librarian Jobs in Chattanooga, Tennessee

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....

Source: Wikipedia (as of 04/18/2019). Read more from Wikipedia

See user submitted job responsibilities for Reference Librarian.

Job Openings for Reference Librarian in Chattanooga, TN

Career Path for this job

  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

Understand the total compensation opportunity for a Reference Librarian, base salary plus other pay elements

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
57458
71732
64981

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
62339
83051
71887
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Reference Librarian in Chattanooga, TN. The base salary for Reference Librarian ranges from $57,458 to $71,732 with the average base salary of $64,981. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $62,339 to $83,051 with the average total cash compensation of $71,887.
Similar Job Titles:

Discover how your pay is adjusted for skills, experience, and other factors

How much should you be paid?

For a real-time salary target, tell us more about your role in the four categories below.

57458
71732

 

About Chattanooga, Tennessee    According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 144.6 square miles (374.4 km2), of which 137.1 square miles (355.2 km2) are....More

Chattanooga, Tennessee  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

Reference Librarian Salary in popular cities: MemphisNashvilleKnoxville

Jobs with a similar salary range to Reference Librarian : Children Librarian, Elementary Librarian, Online Researcher