U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) / Department of State / Librarian

Job-title file

Librarian

Manage collections and information services and help patrons with research and access.

17 employees hold this title in Department of State. Median total compensation for the role is $125,827, below the department median of $133,692.

Employees: 17
Total payroll: $2.1M
Role median: $125,827
Agency median: $133,692
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$72,965$181,046+

Hover a bar for its range; click to filter the list below.

How total compensation varies among the 17 people in this role. Even for one job title, pay differs with seniority, step, overtime, and tenure. Each bar is a pay range; the far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Compared with the local labor market

Librarian pay vs. the United States

Across all employers in the United States, the median wage for Librarians and Media Collections Specialists — about 133,790 people — is $68,270. Department of State pays a median base salary of $125,827 for this role, 84% above that figure — above the 90th percentile of local pay for the occupation.

Where Department of State sits in the local pay range

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$43,660

$56,310

$68,270

$84,480

$103,990

Department of State median · $125,827

The bar is the range of annual wages for Librarians and Media Collections Specialists across every employer in the United States, from the 10th to the 90th percentile, with the middle 50% highlighted. The marker shows Department of State’s median base salary for this role. Both figures are base pay only.

Median total compensation for this role at Department of State is $125,827, which includes overtime and employer-paid benefits. The benchmark above excludes both, so total compensation is deliberately not compared against it.

Benchmark: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2025). BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) covers all employers in the area — private, non-profit, and government alike — so this is a comparison against the whole local labor market for the occupation, not against private-sector pay. OEWS wages are straight-time pay and exclude overtime, shift differentials, and employer-paid benefits, so the government figure shown here is base pay on the same basis. Total compensation is not comparable to it. Job titles are matched to the closest standard occupation, so the comparison is between similar work rather than an identical job classification.

Compare departments

This role across U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense)

Librarian is held in 38 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Department of State, the median of $125,827 ranks #20 of 38.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Commodity Futures Trading Commission

$249,921 · 2

Securities and Exchange Commission

$191,741 · 3

National Labor Relations Board

$185,824 · 1

Judicial Branch

$170,661 · 2

Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation

$168,309 · 8

Federal Trade Commission

$158,578 · 2

Nat Archives and Records Administration

$153,354 · 1

Small Business Administration

$149,422 · 1

Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration

$149,129 · 2

Department of Justice

$145,489 · 29

Department of Housing and Urban Development

$145,489 · 1

Department of Treasury

$141,557 · 5

Median total compensation for the Librarian role in other U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense)departments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

Compare jurisdictions

Librarian beyond U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense)

This role is reported in 32 jurisdictions. In U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense), the median of $119,187 ranks #4 of 32. See Librarian across all of U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) →

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

City and County of San Francisco

$156,316 · 310

$149,365 · 299

$142,838 · 64

$113,277 · 91

$112,505 · 78

$105,594 · 481

$101,664 · 384

$96,547 · 82

Median total compensation for comparable Librarian roles in other jurisdictions. Titles are matched by normalized name across sources, not identical job classification, and pay is not cost-of-living adjusted. Each bar links to that jurisdiction’s page for the role.

Same department

Other job titles in Department of State

Accounting 108
Administration and Office Support Student Trainee 149
Administrative Officer 235
Architecture 56
Audiovisual Production 31
Auditing 55
Budget Analysis 306
Building Management 54
Civil Engineering 17
Contracting 266
Data Science Series 26
Distribution Facilities & Storage Management 19
Economist 16
Electrical Engineering 21
Emergency Management Specialist 48
Engineering Technical 21
Equal Employment Opportunity 19
Financial Administration and Program 224
Fire Protection and Prevention 21
Foreign Affairs 2,824
General Arts and Information 18
General Attorney 325
General Business and Industry 63
General Education and Training 134
General Engineering 106
General Physical Science 20
Government Information Specialist 93
Grants Management 79
History 45
Human Resources Management 500
Industrial Hygiene 23
Information Technology Management 1,025
Instructional Systems 26
Interior Design 31
Language Specialist 41
Legal Occupations Student Trainee 37
Logistics Management 60
Management and Program Analysis 1,516
Mechanical Engineering 25
Medical Officer 14
Miscellaneous Administration and Program 986
Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant 60
Nurse 50
Paralegal Specialist 27
Passport and Visa Examining 1,972
Program Management 139
Public Affairs 249
Realty 34
Records and Information Management 35
Secretary 110
Security Administration 375
Social Science 16
Social Science Student Trainee 48
Supply Program Management 17
Support Services Administration 140
Telecommunications 57
Traffic Management 60
Training Instruction 263
Writing and Editing 45

Record list

Employees with this title

Page 1

Julie Arrighetti

Librarian/Department of State

2024 total comp

$191,900

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $191,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $191,900
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $191,900
Basic Pay (before locality): $151,748
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 29
Occupation Code (OPM): 1410
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Julie Arrighetti works as a Librarian for Department of State based in Washington, District of Columbia. Julie earned $191,900 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.

Kera Winburn

Librarian/Department of State

2024 total comp

$157,982

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $157,982
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $157,982
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $157,982
Basic Pay (before locality): $118,552
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 1410
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Kera Winburn works as a Librarian for Department of State based in Washington, District of Columbia. Kera earned $157,982 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.

Lisa Jochelson

Librarian/Department of State

2024 total comp

$153,336

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $153,336
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $153,336
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $153,336
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,065
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 1410
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of State, Lisa Jochelson serves as a Librarian based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $153,336. They are classified at grade 14.

Megan Sheils

Librarian/Department of State

2024 total comp

$149,672

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $149,422
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $250
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $149,672
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $149,422
Basic Pay (before locality): $112,128
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 19
Occupation Code (OPM): 1410
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Megan Sheils works as a Librarian for Department of State based in Washington, District of Columbia. Megan earned $149,672 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.

Camille Majors

Librarian/Department of State

2024 total comp

$141,557

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $141,557
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $141,557
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $141,557
Basic Pay (before locality): $106,226
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 19
Occupation Code (OPM): 1410
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Camille Majors works as a Librarian for Department of State based in Washington, District of Columbia. Camille earned $141,557 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.

Roger Garren

Librarian/Department of State

2024 total comp

$129,206

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $128,956
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $250
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $129,206
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $128,956
Basic Pay (before locality): $96,770
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 22
Occupation Code (OPM): 1410
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of State, Roger Garren serves as a Librarian based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $129,206. They are classified at grade 12.

Michelle Nolan

Librarian/Department of State

2024 total comp

$128,956

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $128,956
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $128,956
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $128,956
Basic Pay (before locality): $96,770
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 21
Occupation Code (OPM): 1410
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Michelle Nolan is a Librarian at Department of State based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $128,956. They are classified at grade 12.

Sherry Kish

Librarian/Department of State

2024 total comp

$128,956

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $128,956
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $128,956
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $128,956
Basic Pay (before locality): $96,770
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 19
Occupation Code (OPM): 1410
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Sherry Kish works as a Librarian for Department of State based in Washington, District of Columbia. Sherry earned $128,956 in 2024. Their pay grade is 12.

Jared Nistler

Librarian/Department of State

2024 total comp

$125,827

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $125,827
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $125,827
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $125,827
Basic Pay (before locality): $94,422
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 1410
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of State, Jared Nistler serves as a Librarian based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $125,827. They are classified at grade 13.

Brook Bender

Librarian/Department of State

2024 total comp

$119,037

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $119,037
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $119,037
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $119,037
Basic Pay (before locality): $89,327
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 11
Occupation Code (OPM): 1410
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of State, Brook Bender serves as a Librarian based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $119,037. They are classified at grade 12.

Shannon Keller

Librarian/Department of State

2024 total comp

$117,962

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $117,962
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $117,962
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $117,962
Basic Pay (before locality): $88,520
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 1410
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of State, Shannon Keller serves as a Librarian based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $117,962. They are classified at grade 13.

Melanie Medina

Librarian/Department of State

2024 total comp

$117,962

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $117,962
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $117,962
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $117,962
Basic Pay (before locality): $88,520
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 1410
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Melanie Medina holds the role of Librarian at Department of State based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $117,962. Their pay grade is 13.

Jennifer Gelman

Librarian/Department of State

2024 total comp

$109,119

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $109,119
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $109,119
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $109,119
Basic Pay (before locality): $81,884
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 1410
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Jennifer Gelman is a Librarian at Department of State based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $109,119. They are classified at grade 12.

Melinda Burts

Librarian/Department of State

2024 total comp

$102,506

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $102,506
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $102,506
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $102,506
Basic Pay (before locality): $76,922
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 1410
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Melinda Burts works as a Librarian for Department of State based in Washington, District of Columbia. Melinda earned $102,506 in 2024. Their pay grade is 12.

Chrystie Greges

Librarian/Department of State

2024 total comp

$96,556

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $96,556
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $96,556
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $96,556
Basic Pay (before locality): $72,457
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 1410
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of State, Chrystie Greges serves as a Librarian based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $96,556. They are classified at grade 11.

Marla Mcguire

Librarian/Department of State

2024 total comp

$85,522

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $85,522
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $85,522
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $85,522
Basic Pay (before locality): $64,177
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 1410
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of State, Marla Mcguire serves as a Librarian based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $85,522. They are classified at grade 11.

Kara Cruz-Gordillo

Librarian/Department of State

2024 total comp

$72,965

Sub-department: Department of State
Base pay: $72,965
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,965
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $72,965
Basic Pay (before locality): $54,754
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 1410
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of State, Kara Cruz-Gordillo serves as a Librarian based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $72,965. They are classified at grade 09.