As of October 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Reference Librarian in Dover, DE is $75,496, equivalent to $36 per hour, $1,452 weekly, or $6,291 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 Dover, DE vary widely, spanning from $58,799 to $90,480. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($66,756) and 75th percentile ($83,339), while top earners (90th percentile) make $90,480 per year. This $16,583 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, Dover Reference Librarian often earn 0.3% higher than national averages. However, Dover currently ranks 283 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 $58,799 Dover, DE October 01, 2026
25th Percentile Reference Librarian Salary $66,756 Dover, DE October 01, 2026
50th Percentile Reference Librarian Salary $75,496 Dover, DE October 01, 2026
75th Percentile Reference Librarian Salary $83,339 Dover, DE October 01, 2026
90th Percentile Reference Librarian Salary $90,480 Dover, DE October 01, 2026
25% $66,756 10% $58,799 90% $90,480 75% $83,339 $75,496 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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    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 Dover, DE. The base salary for Reference Librarian ranges from $66,756 to $83,339 with the average base salary of $75,496. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $70,882 to $94,433 with the average total cash compensation of $81,741.
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About Dover, Delaware    Dover (/ˈdoʊvər/) is the capital and second-largest city in the U.S. state of Delaware. It is also the county seat of Kent County, and the principal c....More

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