As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Reference Librarian in Gulfport, MS is $62,989, equivalent to $30 per hour, $1,211 weekly, or $5,249 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 Gulfport, MS vary widely, spanning from $49,058 to $75,492. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($55,697) and 75th percentile ($69,534), while top earners (90th percentile) make $75,492 per year. This $13,837 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, Gulfport Reference Librarian often earn 1.4% lower than national averages. However, Gulfport currently ranks 780 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 $49,058 Gulfport, MS April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Reference Librarian Salary $55,697 Gulfport, MS April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Reference Librarian Salary $62,989 Gulfport, MS April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Reference Librarian Salary $69,534 Gulfport, MS April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Reference Librarian Salary $75,492 Gulfport, MS April 01, 2026
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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 Gulfport, MS. The base salary for Reference Librarian ranges from $55,697 to $69,534 with the average base salary of $62,989. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $60,429 to $80,506 with the average total cash compensation of $69,684.
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About Gulfport, Mississippi    Gulfport is the second-largest city in Mississippi after the state capital, Jackson. Along with Biloxi, Gulfport is the other county seat of Harrison ....More

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