As of May 18, 2021, the average annual salary for Reference Librarian in Topeka, KS is $65,381, equivalent to $31 per hour, $1,257 weekly, or $5,448 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 Topeka, KS vary widely, spanning from $50,995 to $78,453. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($57,851) and 75th percentile ($72,224), while top earners (90th percentile) make $78,453 per year. This $14,373 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, Topeka Reference Librarian often earn 4.1% lower than national averages. However, Topeka currently ranks 696 statewide 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 $50,995 Topeka, KS May 18, 2021
25th Percentile Reference Librarian Salary $57,851 Topeka, KS May 18, 2021
50th Percentile Reference Librarian Salary $65,381 Topeka, KS May 18, 2021
75th Percentile Reference Librarian Salary $72,224 Topeka, KS May 18, 2021
90th Percentile Reference Librarian Salary $78,453 Topeka, KS May 18, 2021
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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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    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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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Reference Librarian in Topeka, KS. The base salary for Reference Librarian ranges from $57,851 to $72,224 with the average base salary of $65,381. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $62,209 to $82,976 with the average total cash compensation of $71,820.
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About Topeka, Kansas    Topeka (/toʊˈpiːkə/; Kansa: Tó Pee Kuh) is the capital city of the U.S. state of Kansas and the seat of Shawnee County. It is situated along the Kans....More

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