As of January 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Reference Librarian in Texas is $69,873, equivalent to $34 per hour, $1,344 weekly, or $5,823 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 Texas vary widely, spanning from $54,409 to $83,724. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($61,778) and 75th percentile ($77,123), while top earners (90th percentile) make $83,724 per year. This $15,345 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, Texas Reference Librarian often earn 2.5% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 78 companies. However, Texas currently ranks 25 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 $54,409 TX January 01, 2026
25th Percentile Reference Librarian Salary $61,778 TX January 01, 2026
50th Percentile Reference Librarian Salary $69,873 TX January 01, 2026
75th Percentile Reference Librarian Salary $77,123 TX January 01, 2026
90th Percentile Reference Librarian Salary $83,724 TX January 01, 2026
25% $61,778 10% $54,409 90% $83,724 75% $77,123 $69,873 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 Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Abbott, TX Avg. Salary $69,310 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Abernathy, TX Avg. Salary $69,349 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Abilene, TX Avg. Salary $69,521 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Ace, TX Avg. Salary $74,646 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Ackerly, TX Avg. Salary $69,014 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Addison, TX Avg. Salary $77,033 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Adkins, TX Avg. Salary $72,430 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Adrian, TX Avg. Salary $70,324 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Afton, TX Avg. Salary $69,014 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Agua Dulce, TX Avg. Salary $72,594 Date Updated January 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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