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California State Library

Source file: California — State Employee Compensation (SCO Payroll Data Warehouse, CPRA) / ingested Jun 19, 2026

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.

Year: 2023
Employees: 179
Median total: $76,331
Highest record: $192,386

What the records show

Compensation analytics

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

Salary distribution

$2,372$153,563+

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.

Average pay composition

Base — $72,165 (96%)
Overtime — $2 (0%)
Other — $2,684 (4%)
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

$31,186

$54,628

$76,331

$94,777

$110,791

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).

Largest job titles

Librarian

23 · $71,813

Associate Governmental Program Analyst

22 · $74,133

Library Technical Assistant I

19 · $54,660

Staff Services Manager I

12 · $89,856

Senior Librarian

9 · $88,339

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 2

Mary E Barber

Staff Services Manager I/California State Library

2023 total comp

$97,741

Base pay: $91,806
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $5,935
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,741
Union / bargaining unit: E48
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,844
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 1751074800003
Salary Total: $7,844
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $97,741

Mary E Barber holds the role of Staff Services Manager I at California State Library. In 2023, their total compensation was $97,741. Union affiliation: E48.

Sariah T Groff

Museum Curator III/California State Library

2023 total comp

$96,441

Base pay: $94,321
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,120
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $96,441
Union / bargaining unit: S01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,996
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 1751072873001
Salary Total: $7,996
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $96,441

Sariah T Groff holds the role of Museum Curator III at California State Library. In 2023, their total compensation was $96,441. Their bargaining unit is S01.

Joshua N Chisom

Staff Services Manager II (Supervisory)/California State Library

2023 total comp

$96,346

Base pay: $90,463
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $5,883
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $96,346
Union / bargaining unit: E48
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,791
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 1752004801001
Salary Total: $7,791
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $96,346

Joshua N Chisom works as a Staff Services Manager II (Supervisory) for California State Library. Joshua earned $96,346 in 2023. Union affiliation: E48.

Annly L B Roman

Staff Services Manager I/California State Library

2023 total comp

$95,738

Base pay: $93,318
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,420
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $95,738
Union / bargaining unit: S01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,237
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 1752014800001
Salary Total: $8,237
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $95,738

Annly L B Roman works as a Staff Services Manager I for California State Library. Annly earned $95,738 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is S01.

Susan E Tyson

Supervising Librarian II/California State Library

2023 total comp

$94,777

Base pay: $92,657
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,120
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $94,777
Union / bargaining unit: S21
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,110
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 1751032935001
Salary Total: $8,110
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $94,777

Susan E Tyson is a Supervising Librarian II at California State Library. 2023 total compensation came to $94,777. Union affiliation: S21.

Pamela W Martin

Research Data Specialist I/California State Library

2023 total comp

$94,604

Base pay: $92,184
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,420
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $94,604
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,815
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 1751005742002
Salary Total: $7,815
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $94,604

At California State Library, Pamela W Martin serves as a Research Data Specialist I. Their 2023 pay totaled $94,604. They are represented by R01.

Jessica T Truong

Information Technology Specialist I/California State Library

2023 total comp

$93,032

Base pay: $90,612
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,420
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,032
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,998
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 1753001402006
Salary Total: $7,998
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $93,032

Jessica T Truong is a Information Technology Specialist I at California State Library. 2023 total compensation came to $93,032. Union affiliation: R01.

John D Cornelison

Senior Librarian/California State Library

2023 total comp

$92,707

Base pay: $86,983
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $5,724
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,707
Union / bargaining unit: R21
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,374
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 1751002943002
Salary Total: $7,374
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $92,707

John D Cornelison holds the role of Senior Librarian at California State Library. In 2023, their total compensation was $92,707. Union affiliation: R21.

Pamela J Rasada

Research Data Specialist I/California State Library

2023 total comp

$92,087

Base pay: $89,667
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,420
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,087
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,206
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 1751005742004
Salary Total: $7,816
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $92,087

At California State Library, Pamela J Rasada serves as a Research Data Specialist I. Their 2023 pay totaled $92,087. Their bargaining unit is R01.

Cindy Zalog

Staff Services Manager I/California State Library

2023 total comp

$91,722

Base pay: $85,934
Overtime: $179
Other pay: $5,608
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $91,722
Union / bargaining unit: S01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,470
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 1752004800946
Salary Total: $7,470
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $91,722

Cindy Zalog holds the role of Staff Services Manager I at California State Library. In 2023, their total compensation was $91,722. Union affiliation: S01.

Maeve A Roche

Senior Librarian/California State Library

2023 total comp

$91,716

Base pay: $86,983
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,733
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $91,716
Union / bargaining unit: R21
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,374
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 1751002943003
Salary Total: $7,374
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $91,716

Maeve A Roche works as a Senior Librarian for California State Library. Maeve earned $91,716 in 2023. They are represented by R21.

William E Riddle

Senior Librarian/California State Library

2023 total comp

$90,587

Base pay: $86,983
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,604
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $90,587
Union / bargaining unit: R21
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,374
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 1751042943001
Salary Total: $7,374
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $90,587

William E Riddle holds the role of Senior Librarian at California State Library. In 2023, their total compensation was $90,587. Union affiliation: R21.

Julia K Gaston

Associate Personnel Analyst/California State Library

2023 total comp

$89,189

Base pay: $82,734
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $6,455
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $89,189
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,114
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 1754055142703
Salary Total: $7,114
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $89,189

Julia K Gaston works as a Associate Personnel Analyst for California State Library. Julia earned $89,189 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R01.

Suzanne L Grimshaw

Senior Librarian/California State Library

2023 total comp

$89,103

Base pay: $86,983
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,120
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $89,103
Union / bargaining unit: R21
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,374
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 1751052943001
Salary Total: $7,374
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $89,103

Suzanne L Grimshaw works as a Senior Librarian for California State Library. Suzanne earned $89,103 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R21.

Monica L Rivas

Associate Governmental Program Analyst/California State Library

2023 total comp

$88,739

Base pay: $86,319
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,420
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $88,739
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,114
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 1752005393700
Salary Total: $7,314
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $88,739

Monica L Rivas is a Associate Governmental Program Analyst at California State Library. 2023 total compensation came to $88,739. Union affiliation: R01.

Michael Mccurdy

Senior Librarian/California State Library

2023 total comp

$88,339

Base pay: $83,028
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $5,311
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $88,339
Union / bargaining unit: R21
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,122
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 1751042943003
Salary Total: $7,122
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $88,339

Michael Mccurdy holds the role of Senior Librarian at California State Library. In 2023, their total compensation was $88,339. Their bargaining unit is R21.

Elena Alvarez

Staff Services Manager I/California State Library

2023 total comp

$87,991

Base pay: $85,571
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,420
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $87,991
Union / bargaining unit: S01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,617
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 1754084800001
Salary Total: $7,617
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $87,991

Elena Alvarez holds the role of Staff Services Manager I at California State Library. In 2023, their total compensation was $87,991. Their bargaining unit is S01.

Bradley Y Seybold

Senior Librarian/California State Library

2023 total comp

$87,883

Base pay: $85,763
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,120
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $87,883
Union / bargaining unit: R21
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,374
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 1751042943002
Salary Total: $7,374
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $87,883

Bradley Y Seybold holds the role of Senior Librarian at California State Library. In 2023, their total compensation was $87,883. Union affiliation: R21.

Angela M Sinkey

Associate Personnel Analyst/California State Library

2023 total comp

$87,758

Base pay: $82,191
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $5,567
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $87,758
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,023
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 1754055142701
Salary Total: $7,023
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $87,758

At California State Library, Angela M Sinkey serves as a Associate Personnel Analyst. Their 2023 pay totaled $87,758. Union affiliation: R01.

Kenneth P Lawrence Jr

Associate Governmental Program Analyst/California State Library

2023 total comp

$87,029

Base pay: $83,919
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,110
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $87,029
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,114
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 1754075393002
Salary Total: $7,114
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $87,029

At California State Library, Kenneth P Lawrence Jr serves as a Associate Governmental Program Analyst. Their 2023 pay totaled $87,029. They are represented by R01.

Lynne M Oliva

Staff Services Manager I/California State Library

2023 total comp

$86,857

Base pay: $84,437
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,420
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $86,857
Union / bargaining unit: S01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,453
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 1752014800002
Salary Total: $7,453
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $86,857

Lynne M Oliva is a Staff Services Manager I at California State Library. 2023 total compensation came to $86,857. Their bargaining unit is S01.

Pixie W Popplewell

Staff Services Manager I/California State Library

2023 total comp

$86,857

Base pay: $84,437
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,420
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $86,857
Union / bargaining unit: E48
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,453
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 1751004800002
Salary Total: $7,453
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $86,857

At California State Library, Pixie W Popplewell serves as a Staff Services Manager I. Their 2023 pay totaled $86,857. Their bargaining unit is E48.

Adrienne N Richey

Librarian/California State Library

2023 total comp

$85,182

Base pay: $80,022
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $5,160
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $85,182
Union / bargaining unit: R21
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,784
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 1751092951002
Salary Total: $6,784
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $85,182

Adrienne N Richey works as a Librarian for California State Library. Adrienne earned $85,182 in 2023. Union affiliation: R21.

Garrett J Shields

Librarian/California State Library

2023 total comp

$85,182

Base pay: $80,022
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $5,160
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $85,182
Union / bargaining unit: R21
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,784
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 1751062951003
Salary Total: $6,784
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $85,182

At California State Library, Garrett J Shields serves as a Librarian. Their 2023 pay totaled $85,182. Their bargaining unit is R21.

Jill M Peters

Associate Personnel Analyst/California State Library

2023 total comp

$84,883

Base pay: $82,463
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,420
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $84,883
Union / bargaining unit: C01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,329
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 1754055142700
Salary Total: $6,990
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $84,883

Jill M Peters works as a Associate Personnel Analyst for California State Library. Jill earned $84,883 in 2023. They are represented by C01.

Kevin T Webb

Associate Governmental Program Analyst/California State Library

2023 total comp

$84,519

Base pay: $83,919
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $84,519
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,114
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 1752015393705
Salary Total: $7,114
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $84,519

Kevin T Webb works as a Associate Governmental Program Analyst for California State Library. Kevin earned $84,519 in 2023. They are represented by R01.

Leslie D Humphrey

Associate Governmental Program Analyst/California State Library

2023 total comp

$83,947

Base pay: $79,933
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,014
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $83,947
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,114
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 1751005393701
Salary Total: $6,776
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $83,947

At California State Library, Leslie D Humphrey serves as a Associate Governmental Program Analyst. Their 2023 pay totaled $83,947. Union affiliation: R01.

Richard J Tinney

Associate Governmental Program Analyst/California State Library

2023 total comp

$83,626

Base pay: $80,201
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,425
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $83,626
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,907
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 1754075393001
Salary Total: $6,907
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $83,626

Richard J Tinney holds the role of Associate Governmental Program Analyst at California State Library. In 2023, their total compensation was $83,626. Their bargaining unit is R01.

Evan M Bailey

Associate Budget Analyst/California State Library

2023 total comp

$83,259

Base pay: $80,839
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,420
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $83,259
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,907
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 1754045284002
Salary Total: $6,907
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $83,259

Evan M Bailey is a Associate Budget Analyst at California State Library. 2023 total compensation came to $83,259. Union affiliation: R01.

Britnee Pannell

Research Data Specialist II/California State Library

2023 total comp

$83,187

Base pay: $80,767
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,420
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $83,187
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,454
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 1751005758001
Salary Total: $7,454
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $83,187

At California State Library, Britnee Pannell serves as a Research Data Specialist II. Their 2023 pay totaled $83,187. Their bargaining unit is R01.

Laura L Kellen

Librarian/California State Library

2023 total comp

$82,442

Base pay: $80,022
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,420
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,442
Union / bargaining unit: R21
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,784
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 1751022951001
Salary Total: $6,784
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $82,442

Laura L Kellen holds the role of Librarian at California State Library. In 2023, their total compensation was $82,442. Union affiliation: R21.

Emily M Blodget

Librarian/California State Library

2023 total comp

$82,142

Base pay: $80,022
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,120
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,142
Union / bargaining unit: R21
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,784
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 1751042951002
Salary Total: $6,784
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $82,142

Emily M Blodget is a Librarian at California State Library. 2023 total compensation came to $82,142. Union affiliation: R21.

Michael I Dolgushkin

Librarian/California State Library

2023 total comp

$82,142

Base pay: $80,022
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,120
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,142
Union / bargaining unit: R21
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,784
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 1751032951001
Salary Total: $6,784
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $82,142

Michael I Dolgushkin works as a Librarian for California State Library. Michael earned $82,142 in 2023. They are represented by R21.

Angelica A Illueca

Librarian/California State Library

2023 total comp

$82,142

Base pay: $80,022
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,120
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,142
Union / bargaining unit: R21
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,784
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 1751062951002
Salary Total: $6,784
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $82,142

Angelica A Illueca holds the role of Librarian at California State Library. In 2023, their total compensation was $82,142. Their bargaining unit is R21.

Deborah Lewis

Librarian/California State Library

2023 total comp

$82,142

Base pay: $80,022
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,120
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,142
Union / bargaining unit: R21
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,784
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 1751032951002
Salary Total: $6,784
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $82,142

Deborah Lewis works as a Librarian for California State Library. Deborah earned $82,142 in 2023. Union affiliation: R21.

Paula F Ferguson

Associate Accounting Analyst/California State Library

2023 total comp

$81,664

Base pay: $79,244
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,420
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $81,664
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,907
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 1754064588001
Salary Total: $6,907
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $81,664

Paula F Ferguson holds the role of Associate Accounting Analyst at California State Library. In 2023, their total compensation was $81,664. They are represented by R01.

Diana J Kohnke

Librarian/California State Library

2023 total comp

$81,279

Base pay: $79,159
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,120
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $81,279
Union / bargaining unit: R21
Work county: SAN FRANCISCO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,784
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 1751082951002
Salary Total: $6,784
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $81,279

Diana J Kohnke holds the role of Librarian at California State Library. In 2023, their total compensation was $81,279. Union affiliation: R21.

Elena Suzanne Smith

Librarian/California State Library

2023 total comp

$81,152

Base pay: $79,032
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,120
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $81,152
Union / bargaining unit: R21
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,784
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 1751062951001
Salary Total: $6,784
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $81,152

Elena Suzanne Smith holds the role of Librarian at California State Library. In 2023, their total compensation was $81,152. Their bargaining unit is R21.

Daniel B Taysom

Librarian/California State Library

2023 total comp

$80,322

Base pay: $80,022
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,322
Union / bargaining unit: R21
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,784
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 1751092951003
Salary Total: $6,784
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $80,322

Daniel B Taysom is a Librarian at California State Library. 2023 total compensation came to $80,322. They are represented by R21.

Jennifer M Lemberger

Staff Services Manager I/California State Library

2023 total comp

$79,183

Base pay: $76,755
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,428
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $79,183
Union / bargaining unit: E48
Work county: SACRAMENTO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,760
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 1752004800946
Salary Total: $6,760
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $79,183

Jennifer M Lemberger works as a Staff Services Manager I for California State Library. Jennifer earned $79,183 in 2023. Union affiliation: E48.