As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Reference Librarian in Idaho is $66,872, equivalent to $32 per hour, $1,286 weekly, or $5,573 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 Idaho vary widely, spanning from $52,082 to $80,145. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($59,130) and 75th percentile ($73,820), while top earners (90th percentile) make $80,145 per year. This $14,690 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, Idaho Reference Librarian often earn 6.7% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 78 companies. However, Idaho currently ranks 44 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 $52,082 ID April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Reference Librarian Salary $59,130 ID April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Reference Librarian Salary $66,872 ID April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Reference Librarian Salary $73,820 ID April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Reference Librarian Salary $80,145 ID April 01, 2026
25% $59,130 10% $52,082 90% $80,145 75% $73,820 $66,872 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 Aberdeen, ID Avg. Salary $66,641 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Ahsahka, ID Avg. Salary $79,535 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Albion, ID Avg. Salary $68,284 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Almo, ID Avg. Salary $68,284 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location American Falls, ID Avg. Salary $66,641 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Arbon, ID Avg. Salary $66,641 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Arco, ID Avg. Salary $68,387 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Arimo, ID Avg. Salary $66,641 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Ashton, ID Avg. Salary $79,543 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Athol, ID Avg. Salary $79,535 Date Updated April 01, 2026
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    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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