As of May 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Reference Librarian in Hattiesburg, MS is $62,308, equivalent to $30 per hour, $1,198 weekly, or $5,192 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 Hattiesburg, MS vary widely, spanning from $48,543 to $74,694. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($55,103) and 75th percentile ($68,791), while top earners (90th percentile) make $74,694 per year. This $13,688 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, Hattiesburg Reference Librarian often earn 2.5% lower than national averages. However, Hattiesburg currently ranks 796 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 $48,543 Hattiesburg, MS May 01, 2026
25th Percentile Reference Librarian Salary $55,103 Hattiesburg, MS May 01, 2026
50th Percentile Reference Librarian Salary $62,308 Hattiesburg, MS May 01, 2026
75th Percentile Reference Librarian Salary $68,791 Hattiesburg, MS May 01, 2026
90th Percentile Reference Librarian Salary $74,694 Hattiesburg, MS May 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 Hattiesburg, MS. The base salary for Reference Librarian ranges from $55,103 to $68,791 with the average base salary of $62,308. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $59,930 to $79,840 with the average total cash compensation of $69,107.
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About Hattiesburg, Mississippi    Hattiesburg is a city in the U.S. state of Mississippi, primarily in Forrest County (where it is the county seat) and extending west into Lamar County....More

Hattiesburg, Mississippi  area prices were up 1.2% from a year ago

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