How much does a Reference Librarian make in Tuscaloosa, AL?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Reference Librarian in Tuscaloosa, AL is $71,611. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $61,725 to $82,195, with most professionals earning between $52,724 and $91,831.

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Reference Librarian Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Reference Librarian Salary $52,724 Tuscaloosa,AL March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Reference Librarian Salary $61,725 Tuscaloosa,AL March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Reference Librarian Salary $71,611 Tuscaloosa,AL March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Reference Librarian Salary $82,195 Tuscaloosa,AL March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Reference Librarian Salary $91,831 Tuscaloosa,AL March 01, 2025
25% $61,725 10% $52,724 90% $91,831 75% $82,195 $71,611 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

  2. Up a level:

    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 Tuscaloosa, AL. The base salary for Reference Librarian ranges from $61,725 to $82,195 with the average base salary of $71,611. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $62,201 to $83,290 with the average total cash compensation of $72,140.
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About Tuscaloosa, Alabama    Tuscaloosa (/tʌskəˈluːsə/ TUS-kə-LOO-sə) is a city in and the seat of Tuscaloosa County in west central Alabama (in the southeastern United States). L....More

Tuscaloosa, Alabama  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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