Arkansas / Arkansas State Library

Agency file

Arkansas State Library

Source file: Arkansas — State Employee Compensation / ingested Jun 18, 2026

The Arkansas State Library supports cultural and educational resources such as libraries, museums, and the arts.

In 2026, this agency had 35 employees with median total compensation of $52,137; the highest distinct record was $127,656.

Year: 2026
Employees: 35
Median total: $52,137
Highest record: $127,656

What the records show

Compensation analytics

These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.

Salary distribution

$22,256$89,568+

How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 35 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($52,137) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

Base — $55,860 (100%)
Overtime — $0 (0%)
Other — $0 (0%)
Benefits — $0 (0%)

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.

Pay percentiles

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$35,610

$44,681

$52,137

$63,302

$74,279

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $74,279 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $35,610. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

Librarian

15 · $52,137

Library Specialist

7 · $35,610

Library Supervisor/Expert

5 · $63,086

Library Manager

2 · $82,977

Administrative Coordinator

2 · $43,088

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.

Record list

Employees

Highest-paid first / page 1

Jennifer Chilcoat

State Librarian/Arkansas State Library

2026 total comp

$127,656

Sub-department: SPECIALIZED SERVICES
Base pay: $127,656
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $127,656
Hire date: 07-29-2018
Pay grade: SPC08
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: ELI05C
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22082108

At Arkansas State Library, Jennifer Chilcoat serves as a State Librarian within Specialized Services. Records show a hire date of 07-29-2018. Their 2026 pay totaled $127,656. They are classified at grade SPC08.

Mrs. Cooke

Library Manager/Arkansas State Library

2026 total comp

$89,568

Sub-department: STATE GOVERNMENT SERVICES
Base pay: $89,568
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $89,568
Hire date: 05-25-2016
Pay grade: SGS10
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: ELI02C
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22082107

Mrs. Cooke works as a Library Manager for Arkansas State Library within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 05-25-2016. Mrs. earned $89,568 in 2026. Their pay grade is SGS10.

Sarah Lipsey

Library Manager/Arkansas State Library

2026 total comp

$76,385

Sub-department: STATE GOVERNMENT SERVICES
Base pay: $76,385
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $76,385
Hire date: 10-22-2007
Pay grade: SGS10
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: ELI02C
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22082105

At Arkansas State Library, Sarah Lipsey serves as a Library Manager within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 10-22-2007. Their 2026 pay totaled $76,385. They are classified at grade SGS10.

Jennifer Wann

Library Supervisor/Expert/Arkansas State Library

2026 total comp

$74,279

Sub-department: STATE GOVERNMENT SERVICES
Base pay: $74,279
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $74,279
Hire date: 04-21-2019
Pay grade: SGS08
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: ELI04P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22082103

Jennifer Wann is a Library Supervisor/Expert at Arkansas State Library within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 04-21-2019. 2026 total compensation came to $74,279. They are classified at grade SGS08.

Mary Walton

Library Supervisor/Expert/Arkansas State Library

2026 total comp

$68,522

Sub-department: STATE GOVERNMENT SERVICES
Base pay: $68,522
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,522
Hire date: 03-25-2018
Pay grade: SGS08
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: ELI04P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22082101

At Arkansas State Library, Mary Walton serves as a Library Supervisor/Expert within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 03-25-2018. Their 2026 pay totaled $68,522. They are classified at grade SGS08.

Amber Gregory

Librarian/Arkansas State Library

2026 total comp

$66,372

Sub-department: STATE GOVERNMENT SERVICES
Base pay: $66,372
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $66,372
Hire date: 07-20-2009
Pay grade: SGS06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: ELI01P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22082098

Amber Gregory works as a Librarian for Arkansas State Library within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 07-20-2009. Amber earned $66,372 in 2026. Their pay grade is SGS06.

Ruth Hyatt

Librarian/Arkansas State Library

2026 total comp

$65,348

Sub-department: STATE GOVERNMENT SERVICES
Base pay: $65,348
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $65,348
Hire date: 10-20-2008
Pay grade: SGS06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: ELI01P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22082096

Ruth Hyatt holds the role of Librarian at Arkansas State Library within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 10-20-2008. In 2026, their total compensation was $65,348. Their pay grade is SGS06.

Karen O'Connell

Librarian/Arkansas State Library

2026 total comp

$63,532

Sub-department: STATE GOVERNMENT SERVICES
Base pay: $63,532
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,532
Hire date: 07-28-2019
Pay grade: SGS06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: ELI01P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22082095

Karen O'Connell is a Librarian at Arkansas State Library within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 07-28-2019. 2026 total compensation came to $63,532. They are classified at grade SGS06.

Janine Miller

Librarian/Arkansas State Library

2026 total comp

$63,302

Sub-department: STATE GOVERNMENT SERVICES
Base pay: $63,302
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,302
Hire date: 08-22-2021
Pay grade: SGS06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: ELI01P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22082099

Janine Miller is a Librarian at Arkansas State Library within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 08-22-2021. 2026 total compensation came to $63,302. They are classified at grade SGS06.

Jennifer Razer

Library Supervisor/Expert/Arkansas State Library

2026 total comp

$63,086

Sub-department: STATE GOVERNMENT SERVICES
Base pay: $63,086
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,086
Hire date: 05-21-2018
Pay grade: SGS08
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: ELI04P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22082055

Jennifer Razer is a Library Supervisor/Expert at Arkansas State Library within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 05-21-2018. 2026 total compensation came to $63,086. They are classified at grade SGS08.

Natalie Marlin

Library Supervisor/Expert/Arkansas State Library

2026 total comp

$63,086

Sub-department: STATE GOVERNMENT SERVICES
Base pay: $63,086
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,086
Hire date: 12-31-2018
Pay grade: SGS08
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: ELI04P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22082097

At Arkansas State Library, Natalie Marlin serves as a Library Supervisor/Expert within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 12-31-2018. Their 2026 pay totaled $63,086. They are classified at grade SGS08.

Britni Mcguire

Library Supervisor/Expert/Arkansas State Library

2026 total comp

$63,086

Sub-department: STATE GOVERNMENT SERVICES
Base pay: $63,086
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,086
Hire date: 05-12-2024
Pay grade: SGS08
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: ELI04P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22082100

At Arkansas State Library, Britni Mcguire serves as a Library Supervisor/Expert within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 05-12-2024. Their 2026 pay totaled $63,086. They are classified at grade SGS08.

Cherie Madarash-Hill

Librarian/Arkansas State Library

2026 total comp

$59,881

Sub-department: STATE GOVERNMENT SERVICES
Base pay: $59,881
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,881
Hire date: 08-16-2011
Pay grade: SGS06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: ELI01P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22082091

Cherie Madarash-Hill is a Librarian at Arkansas State Library within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 08-16-2011. 2026 total compensation came to $59,881. They are classified at grade SGS06.

Patricia Luckadue

Fiscal Support Supervisor/Expert/Arkansas State Library

2026 total comp

$58,700

Sub-department: STATE GOVERNMENT SERVICES
Base pay: $58,700
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,700
Hire date: 04-11-2006
Pay grade: SGS07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: FFS05P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22082094

Patricia Luckadue holds the role of Fiscal Support Supervisor/Expert at Arkansas State Library within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 04-11-2006. In 2026, their total compensation was $58,700. Their pay grade is SGS07.

Wendy Etchison

Librarian/Arkansas State Library

2026 total comp

$56,180

Sub-department: STATE GOVERNMENT SERVICES
Base pay: $56,180
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $56,180
Hire date: 08-07-2006
Pay grade: SGS06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: ELI01P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22169327

Wendy Etchison is a Librarian at Arkansas State Library within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 08-07-2006. 2026 total compensation came to $56,180. They are classified at grade SGS06.

Kelly Smith

Librarian/Arkansas State Library

2026 total comp

$52,364

Sub-department: STATE GOVERNMENT SERVICES
Base pay: $52,364
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,364
Hire date: 02-14-1994
Pay grade: SGS06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: ELI01P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22082092

Kelly Smith holds the role of Librarian at Arkansas State Library within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 02-14-1994. In 2026, their total compensation was $52,364. Their pay grade is SGS06.

Jeffrey Kersey

Librarian/Arkansas State Library

2026 total comp

$52,137

Sub-department: STATE GOVERNMENT SERVICES
Base pay: $52,137
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,137
Hire date: 08-19-1994
Pay grade: SGS06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: ELI01P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22082087

Jeffrey Kersey holds the role of Librarian at Arkansas State Library within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 08-19-1994. In 2026, their total compensation was $52,137. Their pay grade is SGS06.

Shelbea Gentry

Librarian/Arkansas State Library

2026 total comp

$52,137

Sub-department: STATE GOVERNMENT SERVICES
Base pay: $52,137
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,137
Hire date: 05-01-2021
Pay grade: SGS06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: ELI01P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22082093

Shelbea Gentry is a Librarian at Arkansas State Library within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 05-01-2021. 2026 total compensation came to $52,137. They are classified at grade SGS06.

Taylor Mckinney

Librarian/Arkansas State Library

2026 total comp

$52,137

Sub-department: STATE GOVERNMENT SERVICES
Base pay: $52,137
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,137
Hire date: 03-07-2023
Pay grade: SGS06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: ELI01P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22082058

At Arkansas State Library, Taylor Mckinney serves as a Librarian within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 03-07-2023. Their 2026 pay totaled $52,137. They are classified at grade SGS06.

Lanette Madison

Librarian/Arkansas State Library

2026 total comp

$52,137

Sub-department: STATE GOVERNMENT SERVICES
Base pay: $52,137
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,137
Hire date: 11-05-2017
Pay grade: SGS06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: ELI01P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22082089

At Arkansas State Library, Lanette Madison serves as a Librarian within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 11-05-2017. Their 2026 pay totaled $52,137. They are classified at grade SGS06.

Ethan Beard

Librarian/Arkansas State Library

2026 total comp

$52,137

Sub-department: STATE GOVERNMENT SERVICES
Base pay: $52,137
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,137
Hire date: 05-16-2021
Pay grade: SGS06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: ELI01P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22082085

Ethan Beard works as a Librarian for Arkansas State Library within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 05-16-2021. Ethan earned $52,137 in 2026. Their pay grade is SGS06.

Evelyn Sartin

Librarian/Arkansas State Library

2026 total comp

$52,137

Sub-department: STATE GOVERNMENT SERVICES
Base pay: $52,137
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,137
Hire date: 09-17-2023
Pay grade: SGS06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: ELI01P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22082080

At Arkansas State Library, Evelyn Sartin serves as a Librarian within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 09-17-2023. Their 2026 pay totaled $52,137. They are classified at grade SGS06.

Flannery Hirrel

Librarian/Arkansas State Library

2026 total comp

$52,137

Sub-department: STATE GOVERNMENT SERVICES
Base pay: $52,137
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,137
Hire date: 03-03-2024
Pay grade: SGS06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: ELI01P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22082062

At Arkansas State Library, Flannery Hirrel serves as a Librarian within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 03-03-2024. Their 2026 pay totaled $52,137. They are classified at grade SGS06.

Toshona Carter

Librarian/Arkansas State Library

2026 total comp

$52,137

Sub-department: STATE GOVERNMENT SERVICES
Base pay: $52,137
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,137
Hire date: 06-04-2009
Pay grade: SGS06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: ELI01P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22077325

Toshona Carter is a Librarian at Arkansas State Library within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 06-04-2009. 2026 total compensation came to $52,137. They are classified at grade SGS06.

Erin Sebree

Procurement Specialist/Arkansas State Library

2026 total comp

$47,397

Sub-department: STATE GOVERNMENT SERVICES
Base pay: $47,397
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,397
Hire date: 06-27-2021
Pay grade: SGS05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PPR04P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22082090

At Arkansas State Library, Erin Sebree serves as a Procurement Specialist within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 06-27-2021. Their 2026 pay totaled $47,397. They are classified at grade SGS05.

Reba Driver

Library Specialist/Arkansas State Library

2026 total comp

$46,021

Sub-department: STATE GOVERNMENT SERVICES
Base pay: $46,021
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,021
Hire date: 02-06-1992
Pay grade: SGS02
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: ELI03P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22082065

Reba Driver works as a Library Specialist for Arkansas State Library within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 02-06-1992. Reba earned $46,021 in 2026. Their pay grade is SGS02.

Dawanna Walls

Fiscal Support Specialist/Arkansas State Library

2026 total comp

$44,681

Sub-department: STATE GOVERNMENT SERVICES
Base pay: $44,681
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,681
Hire date: 05-17-2003
Pay grade: SGS04
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: FFS04P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22082073

Dawanna Walls holds the role of Fiscal Support Specialist at Arkansas State Library within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 05-17-2003. In 2026, their total compensation was $44,681. Their pay grade is SGS04.

Julie Rowland

Administrative Coordinator/Arkansas State Library

2026 total comp

$43,088

Sub-department: STATE GOVERNMENT SERVICES
Base pay: $43,088
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43,088
Hire date: 03-09-2020
Pay grade: SGS04
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PAS02P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22082070

Julie Rowland works as a Administrative Coordinator for Arkansas State Library within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 03-09-2020. Julie earned $43,088 in 2026. Their pay grade is SGS04.

Jaynie Browne

Administrative Coordinator/Arkansas State Library

2026 total comp

$43,088

Sub-department: STATE GOVERNMENT SERVICES
Base pay: $43,088
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43,088
Hire date: 10-16-2022
Pay grade: SGS04
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PAS02P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22082079

Jaynie Browne is a Administrative Coordinator at Arkansas State Library within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 10-16-2022. 2026 total compensation came to $43,088. They are classified at grade SGS04.

Thomas Sepe

Library Specialist/Arkansas State Library

2026 total comp

$37,674

Sub-department: STATE GOVERNMENT SERVICES
Base pay: $37,674
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $37,674
Hire date: 10-14-2012
Pay grade: SGS02
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: ELI03P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22082076

At Arkansas State Library, Thomas Sepe serves as a Library Specialist within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 10-14-2012. Their 2026 pay totaled $37,674. They are classified at grade SGS02.

Rachel Mcbroom

Library Specialist/Arkansas State Library

2026 total comp

$35,610

Sub-department: STATE GOVERNMENT SERVICES
Base pay: $35,610
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,610
Hire date: 08-18-2025
Pay grade: SGS02
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: ELI03P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22082077

Rachel Mcbroom is a Library Specialist at Arkansas State Library within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 08-18-2025. 2026 total compensation came to $35,610. They are classified at grade SGS02.

Ava Conway

Library Specialist/Arkansas State Library

2026 total comp

$35,610

Sub-department: STATE GOVERNMENT SERVICES
Base pay: $35,610
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,610
Hire date: 12-18-2007
Pay grade: SGS02
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: ELI03P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22082060

Ava Conway is a Library Specialist at Arkansas State Library within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 12-18-2007. 2026 total compensation came to $35,610. They are classified at grade SGS02.

Anna Elliott

Library Specialist/Arkansas State Library

2026 total comp

$35,610

Sub-department: STATE GOVERNMENT SERVICES
Base pay: $35,610
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,610
Hire date: 11-12-2023
Pay grade: SGS02
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: ELI03P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22082054

At Arkansas State Library, Anna Elliott serves as a Library Specialist within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 11-12-2023. Their 2026 pay totaled $35,610. They are classified at grade SGS02.

Emmaleigh Coats

Library Specialist/Arkansas State Library

2026 total comp

$35,610

Sub-department: STATE GOVERNMENT SERVICES
Base pay: $35,610
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $35,610
Hire date: 03-30-2020
Pay grade: SGS02
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: ELI03P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22082068

Emmaleigh Coats is a Library Specialist at Arkansas State Library within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 03-30-2020. 2026 total compensation came to $35,610. They are classified at grade SGS02.

Chester Clark

Library Specialist/Arkansas State Library

2026 total comp

$22,256

Sub-department: STATE GOVERNMENT SERVICES
Base pay: $22,256
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $22,256
Hire date: 12-18-2000
Pay grade: SGS02
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.63

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: ELI03P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22082047

Chester Clark holds the role of Library Specialist at Arkansas State Library within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 12-18-2000 as a 0.63 FTE employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $22,256. Their pay grade is SGS02.