As of May 18, 2021, the average annual salary for Reference Librarian in New Jersey is $78,512, equivalent to $38 per hour, $1,510 weekly, or $6,543 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 New Jersey vary widely, spanning from $61,237 to $94,209. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($69,469) and 75th percentile ($86,728), while top earners (90th percentile) make $94,209 per year. This $17,259 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, New Jersey Reference Librarian often earn 9.6% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 78 companies. However, New Jersey currently ranks 5 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 $61,237 NJ May 18, 2021
25th Percentile Reference Librarian Salary $69,469 NJ May 18, 2021
50th Percentile Reference Librarian Salary $78,512 NJ May 18, 2021
75th Percentile Reference Librarian Salary $86,728 NJ May 18, 2021
90th Percentile Reference Librarian Salary $94,209 NJ May 18, 2021
25% $69,469 10% $61,237 90% $94,209 75% $86,728 $78,512 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 Bayonne, NJ Avg. Salary $85,917 Date Updated May 18, 2021
Location Bergenfield, NJ Avg. Salary $87,438 Date Updated May 18, 2021
Location Bloomfield, NJ Avg. Salary $87,514 Date Updated May 18, 2021
Location East Brunswick, NJ Avg. Salary $85,841 Date Updated May 18, 2021
Location Hoboken, NJ Avg. Salary $88,806 Date Updated May 18, 2021
Location Irvington, NJ Avg. Salary $85,917 Date Updated May 18, 2021
Location Lakewood, NJ Avg. Salary $84,625 Date Updated May 18, 2021
Location Middlesex, NJ Avg. Salary $85,309 Date Updated May 18, 2021
Location Passaic, NJ Avg. Salary $87,514 Date Updated May 18, 2021
Location Union, NJ Avg. Salary $85,917 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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