As of October 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Reference Librarian in Eugene, OR is $74,022, equivalent to $36 per hour, $1,424 weekly, or $6,169 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 Eugene, OR vary widely, spanning from $57,652 to $88,714. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($65,453) and 75th percentile ($81,713), while top earners (90th percentile) make $88,714 per year. This $16,260 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, Eugene Reference Librarian often earn 1.9% lower than national averages. However, Eugene currently ranks 361 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 $57,652 Eugene, OR October 01, 2026
25th Percentile Reference Librarian Salary $65,453 Eugene, OR October 01, 2026
50th Percentile Reference Librarian Salary $74,022 Eugene, OR October 01, 2026
75th Percentile Reference Librarian Salary $81,713 Eugene, OR October 01, 2026
90th Percentile Reference Librarian Salary $88,714 Eugene, OR October 01, 2026
25% $65,453 10% $57,652 90% $88,714 75% $81,713 $74,022 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 Eugene, OR. The base salary for Reference Librarian ranges from $65,453 to $81,713 with the average base salary of $74,022. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $69,498 to $92,589 with the average total cash compensation of $80,146.
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About Eugene, Oregon    According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 43.74 square miles (113.29 km2), of which 43.72 square miles (113.23 km2) i....More

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