City of Phoenix, Arizona / Library Department
Agency file
The Library Department supports cultural and educational resources such as libraries, museums, and the arts.
In 2025, this agency had 539 employees with median total compensation of $33,209; the highest distinct record was $195,725.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 539 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($33,209) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.
What an average paycheck here is made of — base salary versus overtime, other pay (bonuses, allowances), and benefits. A large overtime or other-pay share means take-home often exceeds base salary.
The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $86,637 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $9,035. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).
The most common job titles in this department by headcount, with the median total compensation for each. Click a title to see everyone who holds it.
Trend
How this department's total payroll, headcount, and median pay changed across the 3 published years.
| Year | Total payroll | Employees | Median pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $19.4M — | 491 — | $32,186 — |
| 2024 | $21.5M ▲ 11.1% | 480 ▼ 2.2% | $38,803 ▲ 20.6% |
| 2025 | $22.8M ▲ 5.9% | 539 ▲ 12.3% | $33,209 ▼ 14.4% |
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Record list
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Secretary II/Library Department
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Julia Ramirez is a Secretary II at Library Department. 2023 total compensation came to $13,578.
Library Page/Library Department
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Rosa Castaneda Ramirez is a Library Page at Library Department. 2025 total compensation came to $13,563.
Library Assistant/Library Department
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Kevin Storey works as a Library Assistant for Library Department. Kevin earned $13,493 in 2024.
Municipal Security Guard/Library Department
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Stanley Lyons is a Municipal Security Guard at Library Department. 2025 total compensation came to $13,344.
Library Circulation Attnd I/Library Department
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Miranda Johnson is a Library Circulation Attnd I at Library Department. 2025 total compensation came to $13,325.
Library Circulation Attnd I/Library Department
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Francoise Holmgaard works as a Library Circulation Attnd I for Library Department. Francoise earned $13,254 in 2024.
Library Assistant/Library Department
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Patricia Blanco holds the role of Library Assistant at Library Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $13,200.
Library Page/Library Department
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At Library Department, Jeremy Banks serves as a Library Page. Their 2025 pay totaled $13,009.
Municipal Security Guard/Library Department
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Urian Campbell works as a Municipal Security Guard for Library Department. Urian earned $12,887 in 2025.
Library Circulation Attnd I/Library Department
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Jane Schwarz works as a Library Circulation Attnd I for Library Department. Jane earned $12,873 in 2025.
Municipal Security Guard/Library Department
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Enrique Ponce Jr works as a Municipal Security Guard for Library Department. Enrique earned $12,711 in 2025.
Library Circulation Attnd I/Library Department
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Maryellen Lovell is a Library Circulation Attnd I at Library Department. 2025 total compensation came to $12,422.
Library Circulation Attnd I/Library Department
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At Library Department, Omy Keyes serves as a Library Circulation Attnd I. Their 2025 pay totaled $12,245.
Library Technical Assistant/Library Department
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Melissa Lee works as a Library Technical Assistant for Library Department. Melissa earned $12,236 in 2023.
Library Circulation Attnd I/Library Department
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Latonia Evans works as a Library Circulation Attnd I for Library Department. Latonia earned $12,205 in 2025.
Library Assistant/Library Department
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Camille Avila holds the role of Library Assistant at Library Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $12,191.
Library Page/Library Department
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Amanda Gibbons is a Library Page at Library Department. 2025 total compensation came to $12,169.
Library Circulation Attnd I/Library Department
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At Library Department, Erin Martin serves as a Library Circulation Attnd I. Their 2023 pay totaled $12,145.
Library Page/Library Department
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Tara Thompson is a Library Page at Library Department. 2023 total compensation came to $12,013.
Library Circulation Attnd I/Library Department
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Miranda Myers is a Library Circulation Attnd I at Library Department. 2025 total compensation came to $11,869.
Library Circulation Attnd I/Library Department
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Kimberly Macias holds the role of Library Circulation Attnd I at Library Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $11,811.
Library Circulation Attnd I/Library Department
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Laura Ibarra is a Library Circulation Attnd I at Library Department. 2025 total compensation came to $11,567.
Library Circulation Attnd I/Library Department
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Melissa Rodriguez holds the role of Library Circulation Attnd I at Library Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $11,553.
Secretary II/Library Department
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Angelyk Wilkinson is a Secretary II at Library Department. 2023 total compensation came to $11,246.
Library Assistant/Library Department
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At Library Department, Sarah Chappell serves as a Library Assistant. Their 2025 pay totaled $11,186.
Librarian I/Library Department
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Laura Kucenski works as a Librarian I for Library Department. Laura earned $11,087 in 2023.
Library Page/Library Department
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Zach Bayardi works as a Library Page for Library Department. Zach earned $11,050 in 2025.