As of July 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Reference Librarian in Lubbock, TX is $63,950, equivalent to $31 per hour, $1,230 weekly, or $5,329 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 Lubbock, TX vary widely, spanning from $49,807 to $76,642. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($56,547) and 75th percentile ($70,593), while top earners (90th percentile) make $76,642 per year. This $14,046 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, Lubbock Reference Librarian often earn 8.5% lower than national averages. However, Lubbock currently ranks 759 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 $49,807 Lubbock, TX July 01, 2026
25th Percentile Reference Librarian Salary $56,547 Lubbock, TX July 01, 2026
50th Percentile Reference Librarian Salary $63,950 Lubbock, TX July 01, 2026
75th Percentile Reference Librarian Salary $70,593 Lubbock, TX July 01, 2026
90th Percentile Reference Librarian Salary $76,642 Lubbock, TX July 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 Lubbock, TX. The base salary for Reference Librarian ranges from $56,547 to $70,593 with the average base salary of $63,950. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $61,830 to $82,374 with the average total cash compensation of $71,301.
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About Lubbock, Texas    Lubbock (/ˈlʌbək/ LUB-ək) is the 11th-most populous city in the U.S. state of Texas and the county seat of Lubbock County. With a population of 256,04....More

Lubbock, Texas  area prices were up 1.2% from a year ago

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