California / California State Library
Agency file
The California State Library supports cultural and educational resources such as libraries, museums, and the arts.
In 2023, this agency had 179 employees with median total compensation of $76,331; the highest distinct record was $192,386.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2023 total compensation is spread across the 179 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($76,331) — 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 $110,791 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $31,186. 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.
Record list
Highest-paid first / page 1
State Librarian/California State Library
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At California State Library, Gregory M Lucas serves as a State Librarian. Their 2023 pay totaled $192,386. They are represented by E99.
Deputy State Librarian/California State Library
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Rebecca L Wendt works as a Deputy State Librarian for California State Library. Rebecca earned $161,983 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is E99.
Attorney III/California State Library
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At California State Library, Scott A Taylor serves as a Attorney III. Their 2023 pay totaled $159,484. Union affiliation: R02.
C.E.A./California State Library
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At California State Library, Elizabeth M Vierra serves as a C.E.A.. Their 2023 pay totaled $159,396. Union affiliation: M01.
C.E.A./California State Library
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Michael A Martinez works as a C.E.A. for California State Library. Michael earned $153,563 in 2023. Union affiliation: M01.
Director, California Research Bureau (State Library)/California State Library
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Thomas P Negrete is a Director, California Research Bureau (State Library) at California State Library. 2023 total compensation came to $152,392. They are represented by E99.
C.E.A./California State Library
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Jessica A Knox-Jensen is a C.E.A. at California State Library. 2023 total compensation came to $141,234. They are represented by M01.
C.E.A./California State Library
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Natalie A Furner works as a C.E.A. for California State Library. Natalie earned $140,014 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is M01.
Information Technology Specialist I/California State Library
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Daryl L Martin is a Information Technology Specialist I at California State Library. 2023 total compensation came to $124,031. They are represented by R01.
C.E.A./California State Library
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Devin M Lavelle holds the role of C.E.A. at California State Library. In 2023, their total compensation was $123,553. Their bargaining unit is M01.
Library Programs Administrator/California State Library
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Michelle C Alvarado works as a Library Programs Administrator for California State Library. Michelle earned $122,335 in 2023. They are represented by S21.
Information Technology Specialist I/California State Library
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At California State Library, Kreg G Zimmerman serves as a Information Technology Specialist I. Their 2023 pay totaled $119,581. Union affiliation: R01.
Information Technology Specialist I/California State Library
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Pamela S O'Quin works as a Information Technology Specialist I for California State Library. Pamela earned $119,231 in 2023. They are represented by R01.
Library Programs Consultant/California State Library
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At California State Library, Lena T Pham serves as a Library Programs Consultant. Their 2023 pay totaled $117,069. Union affiliation: R21.
Principal Librarian/California State Library
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Sabah Eltareb holds the role of Principal Librarian at California State Library. In 2023, their total compensation was $116,145. Union affiliation: S21.
Library Programs Consultant/California State Library
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Beverly J Schwartzberg is a Library Programs Consultant at California State Library. 2023 total compensation came to $115,900. Union affiliation: R21.
Staff Services Manager II (Supervisory)/California State Library
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Alicia Sabado is a Staff Services Manager II (Supervisory) at California State Library. 2023 total compensation came to $115,296. They are represented by S01.
Staff Services Manager II (Supervisory)/California State Library
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Kevin J Driskill works as a Staff Services Manager II (Supervisory) for California State Library. Kevin earned $111,165 in 2023. Union affiliation: S01.
Information Technology Specialist I/California State Library
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Mark R Cashatt is a Information Technology Specialist I at California State Library. 2023 total compensation came to $110,791. Union affiliation: R01.
Supervising Librarian II/California State Library
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Michael L Marlin is a Supervising Librarian II at California State Library. 2023 total compensation came to $109,817. Union affiliation: S21.
Research Data Specialist II/California State Library
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Patrick J Rogers works as a Research Data Specialist II for California State Library. Patrick earned $109,669 in 2023. They are represented by R01.
Supervising Librarian II/California State Library
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Lillian Y Chow holds the role of Supervising Librarian II at California State Library. In 2023, their total compensation was $109,517. Their bargaining unit is S21.
Information Technology Specialist I/California State Library
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Shivani Bose-Varela holds the role of Information Technology Specialist I at California State Library. In 2023, their total compensation was $109,333. Union affiliation: R01.
Information Technology Specialist I/California State Library
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At California State Library, Jacky Ng serves as a Information Technology Specialist I. Their 2023 pay totaled $109,148. They are represented by R01.
Library Programs Administrator/California State Library
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At California State Library, Reed W Strege serves as a Library Programs Administrator. Their 2023 pay totaled $109,073. Their bargaining unit is S21.
Library Programs Consultant/California State Library
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At California State Library, Margaret J De Priest serves as a Library Programs Consultant. Their 2023 pay totaled $108,389. Their bargaining unit is R21.
Principal Librarian/California State Library
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Marlene A Taormina works as a Principal Librarian for California State Library. Marlene earned $105,348 in 2023. Union affiliation: S21.
Staff Services Manager I/California State Library
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Alexander C Vassar works as a Staff Services Manager I for California State Library. Alexander earned $105,244 in 2023. Union affiliation: S01.
Research Data Specialist II/California State Library
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At California State Library, Tonya D Lindsey serves as a Research Data Specialist II. Their 2023 pay totaled $103,678. Union affiliation: R01.
Supervising Librarian II/California State Library
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Stephanie J Manansala holds the role of Supervising Librarian II at California State Library. In 2023, their total compensation was $103,067. Their bargaining unit is S21.
Information Technology Associate/California State Library
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Nicole K Just holds the role of Information Technology Associate at California State Library. In 2023, their total compensation was $102,987. They are represented by R01.
Library Programs Consultant/California State Library
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At California State Library, Shana M Sojoyner serves as a Library Programs Consultant. Their 2023 pay totaled $101,996. They are represented by R21.
Library Programs Consultant/California State Library
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At California State Library, Christopher R Durr serves as a Library Programs Consultant. Their 2023 pay totaled $101,580. Union affiliation: R21.
Special Assistant/California State Library
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At California State Library, Jamie N Romas serves as a Special Assistant. Their 2023 pay totaled $100,552. They are represented by E98.
Principal Librarian/California State Library
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Vanessa L Christman works as a Principal Librarian for California State Library. Vanessa earned $99,652 in 2023. Union affiliation: S21.
Information Technology Associate/California State Library
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Brian N Armitage is a Information Technology Associate at California State Library. 2023 total compensation came to $99,596. They are represented by R01.
Staff Services Manager I/California State Library
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Kira L Dres works as a Staff Services Manager I for California State Library. Kira earned $99,185 in 2023. They are represented by E48.
Staff Services Manager I/California State Library
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Eric N Zimmerman works as a Staff Services Manager I for California State Library. Eric earned $98,385 in 2023. Union affiliation: S01.
Library Programs Consultant/California State Library
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At California State Library, Julianna Robbins serves as a Library Programs Consultant. Their 2023 pay totaled $97,831. Their bargaining unit is R21.
Information Technology Associate/California State Library
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Billy Cheung holds the role of Information Technology Associate at California State Library. In 2023, their total compensation was $97,776. Their bargaining unit is R01.