As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Reference Librarian in Saint Louis, MO is $69,214, equivalent to $33 per hour, $1,331 weekly, or $5,768 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 Saint Louis, MO vary widely, spanning from $53,907 to $82,953. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($61,202) and 75th percentile ($76,406), while top earners (90th percentile) make $82,953 per year. This $15,204 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, Saint Louis Reference Librarian often earn 1.7% lower than national averages. However, Saint Louis currently ranks 497 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 $53,907 Saint Louis, MO April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Reference Librarian Salary $61,202 Saint Louis, MO April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Reference Librarian Salary $69,214 Saint Louis, MO April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Reference Librarian Salary $76,406 Saint Louis, MO April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Reference Librarian Salary $82,953 Saint Louis, MO April 01, 2026
25% $61,202 10% $53,907 90% $82,953 75% $76,406 $69,214 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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    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 Saint Louis, MO. The base salary for Reference Librarian ranges from $61,202 to $76,406 with the average base salary of $69,214. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $66,401 to $88,462 with the average total cash compensation of $76,571.
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