As of January 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Reference Librarian in Longview, TX is $65,403, equivalent to $31 per hour, $1,258 weekly, or $5,450 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 Longview, TX vary widely, spanning from $50,928 to $78,368. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($57,826) and 75th percentile ($72,189), while top earners (90th percentile) make $78,368 per year. This $14,363 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, Longview Reference Librarian often earn 6.4% lower than national averages. However, Longview currently ranks 695 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 $50,928 Longview, TX January 01, 2026
25th Percentile Reference Librarian Salary $57,826 Longview, TX January 01, 2026
50th Percentile Reference Librarian Salary $65,403 Longview, TX January 01, 2026
75th Percentile Reference Librarian Salary $72,189 Longview, TX January 01, 2026
90th Percentile Reference Librarian Salary $78,368 Longview, TX January 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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    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 Longview, TX. The base salary for Reference Librarian ranges from $57,826 to $72,189 with the average base salary of $65,403. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $62,253 to $82,936 with the average total cash compensation of $71,789.
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About Longview, Texas    Longview is the forty-fifth largest city in the state of Texas. The city is mostly located in Gregg County, of which it is the county seat; a small pa....More

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