How much does a Reference Librarian make in Norfolk, VA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Reference Librarian in Norfolk, VA is $67,191. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $59,742 to $73,631, with most professionals earning between $52,960 and $79,493.

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Reference Librarian Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Reference Librarian Salary $52,960 Norfolk,VA April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Reference Librarian Salary $59,742 Norfolk,VA April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Reference Librarian Salary $67,191 Norfolk,VA April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Reference Librarian Salary $73,631 Norfolk,VA April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Reference Librarian Salary $79,493 Norfolk,VA April 01, 2025
25% $59,742 10% $52,960 90% $79,493 75% $73,631 $67,191 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

  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 Norfolk, VA. The base salary for Reference Librarian ranges from $59,742 to $73,631 with the average base salary of $67,191. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $59,742 to $73,631 with the average total cash compensation of $67,191.
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About Norfolk, Virginia    According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 96 square miles (250 km2), of which 54 square miles (140 km2) is land and 4....More

Norfolk, Virginia  area prices were up 1.2% from a year ago

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