As of January 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Reference Librarian in Oregon is $72,745, equivalent to $35 per hour, $1,399 weekly, or $6,062 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 Oregon vary widely, spanning from $56,646 to $87,166. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($64,318) and 75th percentile ($80,294), while top earners (90th percentile) make $87,166 per year. This $15,976 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, Oregon Reference Librarian often earn 1.6% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 78 companies. However, Oregon currently ranks 15 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 $56,646 OR January 01, 2026
25th Percentile Reference Librarian Salary $64,318 OR January 01, 2026
50th Percentile Reference Librarian Salary $72,745 OR January 01, 2026
75th Percentile Reference Librarian Salary $80,294 OR January 01, 2026
90th Percentile Reference Librarian Salary $87,166 OR January 01, 2026
25% $64,318 10% $56,646 90% $87,166 75% $80,294 $72,745 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 Clackamas, OR Avg. Salary $81,635 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Oregon City, OR Avg. Salary $81,425 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Adams, OR Avg. Salary $82,088 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Adel, OR Avg. Salary $76,549 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Adrian, OR Avg. Salary $71,401 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Agness, OR Avg. Salary $76,549 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Albany, OR Avg. Salary $77,368 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Allegany, OR Avg. Salary $76,815 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Alsea, OR Avg. Salary $76,822 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Alvadore, OR Avg. Salary $77,673 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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