What is the salary of a Reference Assistant? In the United States, a Reference Assistant earns an average salary of $20,402. The salary range for a Reference Assistant is usually between $16,353 and $24,100 per year, representing the 25th to 75th percentiles respectively. The top 10% of earners, that is the 90th percentile, have an annual salary of $30,465. The highest Reference Assistant salary in the United States was $50,252. The average hourly pay for a Reference Assistant is $9.81.
Top 3 states paying the highest average Reference Assistant salary are Connecticut, with an average salary of $50,252, followed by Massachusetts, with an average salary of $30,465, and Florida, with an average salary of $27,810. Employers paying the highest salary for a Reference Assistant job are City of Bristol (CT), City of Pharr (TX) and Whittier (CA).
| Employer | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| City of Bristol, CT | $44,073 |
| City of Pharr, TX | $22,880 |
| Whittier, CA | $21,028 |
| Crown Point Community Public Library, IN | $18,286 |
| Tredyffrin Township, PA | $15,859 |
| Job Title | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Reference Librarian | $56,181 |
| Reference Specialist | $22,860 |
| Reference Supervisor | $48,837 |
| Reference Clerk | $38,584 |
| Reference/Instruct Librarian | $57,463 |
| Reference Archivist | $32,781 |
| Reference Librarians | $28,574 |
Select a state to view specific salary for Reference Assistant and other interesting information
| State | Average Salary | Records Number |
|---|---|---|
| California | $17,985 | 14 |
| Connecticut | $50,252 | 2 |
| Florida | $27,810 | 1 |
| Georgia | $9,979 | 1 |
| Indiana | $15,637 | 15 |
| Kentucky | $22,392 | 1 |
| Louisiana | $16,848 | 1 |
| Massachusetts | $30,465 | 1 |
| Nebraska | $4,096 | 2 |
| New Mexico | $12,596 | 1 |
| Ohio | $15,181 | 6 |
| Pennsylvania | $4,433 | 7 |
| Texas | $20,785 | 15 |
| Virginia | $17,894 | 9 |
| Washington | $5,565 | 1 |
| Wisconsin | $20,180 | 6 |