As of January 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Reference Librarian in Springfield, MO is $63,526, equivalent to $31 per hour, $1,222 weekly, or $5,294 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 Springfield, MO vary widely, spanning from $49,467 to $76,119. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($56,167) and 75th percentile ($70,118), while top earners (90th percentile) make $76,119 per year. This $13,951 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 6.7% lower than national averages. However, Springfield currently ranks 768 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 $49,467 Springfield, MO January 01, 2026
25th Percentile Reference Librarian Salary $56,167 Springfield, MO January 01, 2026
50th Percentile Reference Librarian Salary $63,526 Springfield, MO January 01, 2026
75th Percentile Reference Librarian Salary $70,118 Springfield, MO January 01, 2026
90th Percentile Reference Librarian Salary $76,119 Springfield, MO January 01, 2026
25% $56,167 10% $49,467 90% $76,119 75% $70,118 $63,526 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 Springfield, MO. The base salary for Reference Librarian ranges from $56,167 to $70,118 with the average base salary of $63,526. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $60,467 to $80,556 with the average total cash compensation of $69,729.
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About Springfield, Missouri    Springfield is the third-largest city in the state of Missouri and the county seat of Greene County. As of the 2010 census, its population was 159,498....More

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