How much does a Reference Librarian make in Wichita, KS?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Reference Librarian in Wichita, KS is $71,381. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $61,527 to $81,931, with most professionals earning between $52,555 and $91,537.

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Reference Librarian Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Reference Librarian Salary $52,555 Wichita,KS March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Reference Librarian Salary $61,527 Wichita,KS March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Reference Librarian Salary $71,381 Wichita,KS March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Reference Librarian Salary $81,931 Wichita,KS March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Reference Librarian Salary $91,537 Wichita,KS March 01, 2025
25% $61,527 10% $52,555 90% $91,537 75% $81,931 $71,381 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 Wichita, KS. The base salary for Reference Librarian ranges from $61,527 to $81,931 with the average base salary of $71,381. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $62,002 to $83,024 with the average total cash compensation of $71,909.
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About Wichita, Kansas    Downtown Wichita is at 37°41′20″N 97°20′10″W / 37.68889°N 97.33611°W / 37.68889; -97.33611 (37.688888, −97.336111), at an elevation of 1,299 feet (....More

Wichita, Kansas  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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