As of January 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Reference Librarian in Idaho is $66,871, 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 $52,072 to $80,128. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($59,125) and 75th percentile ($73,810), while top earners (90th percentile) make $80,128 per year. This $14,685 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 $52,072 ID January 01, 2026
25th Percentile Reference Librarian Salary $59,125 ID January 01, 2026
50th Percentile Reference Librarian Salary $66,871 ID January 01, 2026
75th Percentile Reference Librarian Salary $73,810 ID January 01, 2026
90th Percentile Reference Librarian Salary $80,128 ID January 01, 2026
25% $59,125 10% $52,072 90% $80,128 75% $73,810 $66,871 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 $66,120 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Ahsahka, ID Avg. Salary $78,913 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Albion, ID Avg. Salary $67,750 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Almo, ID Avg. Salary $67,750 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location American Falls, ID Avg. Salary $66,120 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Arbon, ID Avg. Salary $66,120 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Arco, ID Avg. Salary $67,851 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Arimo, ID Avg. Salary $66,120 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Ashton, ID Avg. Salary $78,921 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Athol, ID Avg. Salary $78,913 Date Updated January 01, 2026
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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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