California / California State Library / Librarian

Job-title file

Librarian

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

25 employees hold this title in California State Library. Median total compensation for the role is $71,486, below the department median of $80,960.

Employees: 25
Total payroll: $1.8M
Role median: $71,486
Agency median: $80,960
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$2,463$84,230+

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

How total compensation varies among the 25 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. California

Across all employers in California, the median wage for Librarians and Media Collections Specialists — about 10,180 people — is $89,790. California State Library pays a median base salary of $71,173 for this role, 21% below that figure — about the 30th percentile of local pay for the occupation.

Where California State Library sits in the local pay range

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$50,750

$66,540

$89,790

$108,800

$132,870

California State Library median · $71,173

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

And across the country

Nationwide, the median wage for Librarians and Media Collections Specialists — about 133,790 people — is $68,270. California State Library’s median base salary is 4% above that national figure, about the 54th percentile of pay for the occupation nationally.

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$43,660

$56,310

$68,270

$84,480

$103,990

California State Library median · $71,173

Local and national wages differ for reasons beyond how well a job pays — cost of living, the mix of employers, and local demand for the occupation all move the California range relative to the national one.

Computed over the 24 of 25 people in this role paid at least $25,000in base salary. The rest are part-year or part-time records, whose actual pay isn’t comparable to a full-time annual wage.

Median total compensation for this role at California State Library is $71,486, 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 California

Librarian is held in 9 California departments. In California State Library, the median of $71,486 ranks #8 of 9.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Legislative Counsel Bureau

$91,090 · 1

Housing and Community Develop

$84,426 · 1

$84,126 · 1

$84,126 · 1

$83,826 · 1

$83,826 · 1

$72,819 · 1

$58,643 · 5

Median total compensation for the Librarian role in other Californiadepartments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

Compare jurisdictions

Librarian beyond California

This role is reported in 32 jurisdictions. In California, the median of $72,819 ranks #14 of 32. See Librarian across all of California →

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

City and County of San Francisco

$156,316 · 310

Los Angeles County

$149,365 · 299

City of San Jose

$142,838 · 64

U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense)

$119,187 · 523

$113,277 · 91

$112,505 · 78

$106,657 · 477

$101,664 · 384

Median total compensation for comparable Librarianroles 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.

Record list

Employees with this title

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Laura Kellen

Librarian/California State Library

2025 total comp

$84,326

Base pay: $83,826
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $84,326
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R21
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,198
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 1751022951001
Salary Total: $6,982
Total Pay: $84,326

At California State Library, Laura Kellen serves as a Librarian. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $84,326. Union affiliation: R21.

Emily Blodget

Librarian/California State Library

2025 total comp

$84,126

Base pay: $83,826
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $84,126
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R21
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,198
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 1751042951002
Salary Total: $6,982
Total Pay: $84,126

Emily Blodget is a Librarian at California State Library. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $84,126. Union affiliation: R21.

Michael Dolgushkin

Librarian/California State Library

2025 total comp

$84,126

Base pay: $83,826
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $84,126
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R21
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: I

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,198
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 1751032951001
Salary Total: $6,982
Total Pay: $84,126

Michael Dolgushkin works as a Librarian for California State Library. Their status is full-time. Michael earned $84,126 in 2025. Union affiliation: R21.

Adrienne Richey

Librarian/California State Library

2025 total comp

$84,126

Base pay: $83,826
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $84,126
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R21
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: N

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,198
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 1751092951002
Salary Total: $6,982
Total Pay: $84,126

At California State Library, Adrienne Richey serves as a Librarian. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $84,126. Union affiliation: R21.

Elena Suzanne Smith

Librarian/California State Library

2025 total comp

$84,126

Base pay: $83,826
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $84,126
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R21
Work county: Sacramento

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,198
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 1751062951002
Salary Total: $6,982
Total Pay: $84,126

Elena Suzanne Smith holds the role of Librarian at California State Library. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $84,126. Their bargaining unit is R21.

Deborah Lewis

Librarian/California State Library

2025 total comp

$81,278

Base pay: $80,978
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $81,278
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R21
Work county: Sacramento

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,198
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 1751032951002
Salary Total: $6,982
Total Pay: $81,278

Deborah Lewis works as a Librarian for California State Library. Their status is full-time. Deborah earned $81,278 in 2025. Union affiliation: R21.

Sara Graf

Librarian/California State Library

2025 total comp

$80,411

Base pay: $80,411
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,411
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R21
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,988
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 1751032951004
Salary Total: $6,778
Total Pay: $80,411

Sara Graf holds the role of Librarian at California State Library. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $80,411. They are represented by R21.

Ann Marks

Librarian/California State Library

2025 total comp

$76,289

Base pay: $75,989
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $76,289
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R21
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,198
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 1751092951001
Salary Total: $6,318
Total Pay: $76,289

Ann Marks works as a Librarian for California State Library. Their status is full-time. Ann earned $76,289 in 2025. Union affiliation: R21.

Morgan Pershing

Librarian/California State Library

2025 total comp

$75,025

Base pay: $74,425
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $75,025
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R21
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,655
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 1751022951002
Salary Total: $6,455
Total Pay: $75,025

At California State Library, Morgan Pershing serves as a Librarian. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $75,025. Their bargaining unit is R21.

Emily Mackensen

Librarian/California State Library

2025 total comp

$73,231

Base pay: $72,931
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $73,231
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R21
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: F

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,338
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 1751042951001
Salary Total: $6,148
Total Pay: $73,231

Emily Mackensen is a Librarian at California State Library. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $73,231. Union affiliation: R21.

Catherine Wesenfeld

Librarian/California State Library

2025 total comp

$72,739

Base pay: $72,439
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,739
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R21
Work county: Sacramento

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,338
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 1751042951003
Salary Total: $6,148
Total Pay: $72,739

Catherine Wesenfeld is a Librarian at California State Library. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $72,739. They are represented by R21.

Steenalisa Tilcock

Librarian/California State Library

2025 total comp

$71,766

Base pay: $71,466
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $71,766
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R21
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,338
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 1751082951003
Salary Total: $6,148
Total Pay: $71,766

Steenalisa Tilcock holds the role of Librarian at California State Library. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $71,766. Their bargaining unit is R21.

Mona Robinson

Librarian/California State Library

2023 total comp

$71,486

Base pay: $69,366
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,120
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $71,486
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R21
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $5,974
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 1751052951001
Salary Total: $5,974
Total Pay: $71,486

Mona Robinson is a Librarian at California State Library. They work full-time. 2023 total compensation came to $71,486. Their bargaining unit is R21.

Marissa Friedman

Librarian/California State Library

2025 total comp

$71,180

Base pay: $70,880
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $71,180
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R21
Work county: Sacramento

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,338
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 1751032951005
Salary Total: $6,148
Total Pay: $71,180

Marissa Friedman works as a Librarian for California State Library. Their status is full-time. Marissa earned $71,180 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is R21.

Melissa Foote

Librarian/California State Library

2025 total comp

$71,180

Base pay: $70,880
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $71,180
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R21
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,338
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 1751032951003
Salary Total: $6,148
Total Pay: $71,180

At California State Library, Melissa Foote serves as a Librarian. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $71,180. Their bargaining unit is R21.

Tracy Lee

Librarian/California State Library

2025 total comp

$69,758

Base pay: $69,458
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $69,758
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R21
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,036
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 1751082951001
Salary Total: $5,855
Total Pay: $69,758

Tracy Lee is a Librarian at California State Library. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $69,758. Their bargaining unit is R21.

Sophia Louie

Librarian/California State Library

2025 total comp

$69,397

Base pay: $69,097
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $69,397
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R21
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,153
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 1751052951002
Salary Total: $5,968
Total Pay: $69,397

Sophia Louie works as a Librarian for California State Library. Their status is full-time. Sophia earned $69,397 in 2025. Union affiliation: R21.

Kimberly Sims

Librarian/California State Library

2025 total comp

$68,642

Base pay: $68,342
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,642
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R21
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: H

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,036
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 1751062951003
Salary Total: $5,855
Total Pay: $68,642

Kimberly Sims holds the role of Librarian at California State Library. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $68,642. Union affiliation: R21.

Diana Kohnke

Librarian/California State Library

2025 total comp

$68,624

Base pay: $68,349
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $275
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,624
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R21
Work county: San Francisco
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,198
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 1751082951002
Salary Total: $6,982
Total Pay: $68,624

Diana Kohnke is a Librarian at California State Library. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $68,624. They are represented by R21.

Nicole Park

Librarian/California State Library

2025 total comp

$68,358

Base pay: $68,058
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,358
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R21
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,035
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 1751062951004
Salary Total: $5,854
Total Pay: $68,358

At California State Library, Nicole Park serves as a Librarian. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $68,358. Union affiliation: R21.

Stephanie Geller

Librarian/California State Library

2024 total comp

$64,136

Base pay: $55,835
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $8,301
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,136
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R21
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,461
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 1751032951006
Salary Total: $6,461
Total Pay: $64,136

Stephanie Geller is a Librarian at California State Library. They work full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $64,136. Union affiliation: R21.

Angelica Illueca

Librarian/California State Library

2025 total comp

$63,923

Base pay: $62,880
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,043
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,923
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R21
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,198
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 1751062951002
Salary Total: $6,982
Total Pay: $63,923

At California State Library, Angelica Illueca serves as a Librarian. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $63,923. They are represented by R21.

Daniel Taysom

Librarian/California State Library

2025 total comp

$60,379

Base pay: $60,079
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,379
Employment type: Part-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R21
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,198
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 1751092951003
Salary Total: $4,189
Total Pay: $60,379

At California State Library, Daniel Taysom serves as a Librarian. They work part-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $60,379. Union affiliation: R21.

Cesar Reyes

Librarian/California State Library

2025 total comp

$49,342

Base pay: $47,542
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,800
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,342
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R21
Work county: Sacramento

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,338
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 1751002951002
Salary Total: $6,148
Total Pay: $49,342

Cesar Reyes is a Librarian at California State Library. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $49,342. Their bargaining unit is R21.

Eliana Dimopoulos

Librarian/California State Library

2024 total comp

$2,463

Base pay: $2,463
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $2,463
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: R21
Work county: Sacramento

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $5,418
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 1751062951004
Salary Total: $5,418
Total Pay: $2,463

Eliana Dimopoulos holds the role of Librarian at California State Library. Their status is full-time. In 2024, their total compensation was $2,463. Their bargaining unit is R21.