As of May 18, 2021, the average annual salary for Reference Librarian in Missouri is $68,268, equivalent to $33 per hour, $1,313 weekly, or $5,689 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 Missouri vary widely, spanning from $53,247 to $81,917. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($60,405) and 75th percentile ($75,413), while top earners (90th percentile) make $81,917 per year. This $15,008 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, Missouri Reference Librarian often earn 4.7% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 78 companies. However, Missouri currently ranks 37 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 $53,247 MO May 18, 2021
25th Percentile Reference Librarian Salary $60,405 MO May 18, 2021
50th Percentile Reference Librarian Salary $68,268 MO May 18, 2021
75th Percentile Reference Librarian Salary $75,413 MO May 18, 2021
90th Percentile Reference Librarian Salary $81,917 MO May 18, 2021
25% $60,405 10% $53,247 90% $81,917 75% $75,413 $68,268 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 Saint Peters, MO Avg. Salary $73,828 Date Updated May 18, 2021
Location Adrian, MO Avg. Salary $73,752 Date Updated May 18, 2021
Location Advance, MO Avg. Salary $73,828 Date Updated May 18, 2021
Location Agency, MO Avg. Salary $73,752 Date Updated May 18, 2021
Location Alba, MO Avg. Salary $67,745 Date Updated May 18, 2021
Location Albany, MO Avg. Salary $73,752 Date Updated May 18, 2021
Location Aldrich, MO Avg. Salary $67,745 Date Updated May 18, 2021
Location Alexandria, MO Avg. Salary $71,395 Date Updated May 18, 2021
Location Allendale, MO Avg. Salary $73,068 Date Updated May 18, 2021
Location Allenton, MO Avg. Salary $73,828 Date Updated May 18, 2021
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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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