As of October 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Reference Librarian in Springfield, MA is $76,676, equivalent to $37 per hour, $1,475 weekly, or $6,390 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 Springfield, MA vary widely, spanning from $59,719 to $91,895. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($67,800) and 75th percentile ($84,642), while top earners (90th percentile) make $91,895 per year. This $16,842 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, Springfield Reference Librarian often earn 5.2% higher than national averages. However, Springfield currently ranks 260 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 $59,719 Springfield, MA October 01, 2026
25th Percentile Reference Librarian Salary $67,800 Springfield, MA October 01, 2026
50th Percentile Reference Librarian Salary $76,676 Springfield, MA October 01, 2026
75th Percentile Reference Librarian Salary $84,642 Springfield, MA October 01, 2026
90th Percentile Reference Librarian Salary $91,895 Springfield, MA October 01, 2026
25% $67,800 10% $59,719 90% $91,895 75% $84,642 $76,676 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

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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 Springfield, MA. The base salary for Reference Librarian ranges from $67,800 to $84,642 with the average base salary of $76,676. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $71,990 to $95,909 with the average total cash compensation of $83,019.
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About Springfield, Massachusetts    Springfield is located at 42°6′45″N 72°32′51″W / 42.11250°N 72.54750°W / 42.11250; -72.54750 (42.112411, −72.547455). According to the United State....More

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