As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Reference Librarian in Connecticut is $76,559, equivalent to $37 per hour, $1,472 weekly, or $6,380 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 Connecticut vary widely, spanning from $59,623 to $91,749. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($67,694) and 75th percentile ($84,510), while top earners (90th percentile) make $91,749 per year. This $16,816 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, Connecticut Reference Librarian often earn 6.9% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 78 companies. However, Connecticut currently ranks 7 nationwide 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 $59,623 CT August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Reference Librarian Salary $67,694 CT August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Reference Librarian Salary $76,559 CT August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Reference Librarian Salary $84,510 CT August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Reference Librarian Salary $91,749 CT August 01, 2026
25% $67,694 10% $59,623 90% $91,749 75% $84,510 $76,559 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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Location Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location New London, CT Avg. Salary $83,561 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Norwich, CT Avg. Salary $83,537 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location West Haven, CT Avg. Salary $84,278 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Abington, CT Avg. Salary $83,439 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Amston, CT Avg. Salary $83,648 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Andover, CT Avg. Salary $83,611 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Ansonia, CT Avg. Salary $85,227 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Ashford, CT Avg. Salary $83,347 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Avon, CT Avg. Salary $83,717 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Ballouville, CT Avg. Salary $83,367 Date Updated August 01, 2026
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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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