Reference Librarian Salary in Indianapolis, Indiana

Reference Librarian Salary in Indianapolis, IN

How much does a Reference Librarian make in Indianapolis, IN?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Reference Librarian in Indianapolis, IN is $69,699. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $61,972 to $76,378, with most professionals earning between $54,936 and $82,459.

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10th Percentile Reference Librarian Salary $54,936 Indianapolis,IN April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Reference Librarian Salary $61,972 Indianapolis,IN April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Reference Librarian Salary $69,699 Indianapolis,IN April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Reference Librarian Salary $76,378 Indianapolis,IN April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Reference Librarian Salary $82,459 Indianapolis,IN April 01, 2025
25% $61,972 10% $54,936 90% $82,459 75% $76,378 $69,699 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

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    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 Indianapolis, IN. The base salary for Reference Librarian ranges from $61,972 to $76,378 with the average base salary of $69,699. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $61,972 to $76,378 with the average total cash compensation of $69,699.
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About Indianapolis, Indiana    Indianapolis is in the East North Central region of the Midwestern United States, in central Indiana. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the Indiana....More

Indianapolis, Indiana  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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