As of July 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Reference Librarian in Oregon is $72,747, 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 San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Reference Librarian in Oregon vary widely, spanning from $56,658 to $87,185. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($64,326) and 75th percentile ($80,304), while top earners (90th percentile) make $87,185 per year. This $15,978 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 $56,658 OR July 01, 2026
25th Percentile Reference Librarian Salary $64,326 OR July 01, 2026
50th Percentile Reference Librarian Salary $72,747 OR July 01, 2026
75th Percentile Reference Librarian Salary $80,304 OR July 01, 2026
90th Percentile Reference Librarian Salary $87,185 OR July 01, 2026
25% $64,326 10% $56,658 90% $87,185 75% $80,304 $72,747 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 $82,841 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Oregon City, OR Avg. Salary $82,233 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Adams, OR Avg. Salary $77,734 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Adel, OR Avg. Salary $76,835 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Adrian, OR Avg. Salary $75,549 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Agness, OR Avg. Salary $76,377 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Albany, OR Avg. Salary $79,221 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Allegany, OR Avg. Salary $76,469 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Alsea, OR Avg. Salary $77,874 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Alvadore, OR Avg. Salary $78,824 Date Updated July 01, 2026
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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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