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 5
Librarian/California State Library
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Cesar Reyes is a Librarian at California State Library. 2023 total compensation came to $31,186. Their bargaining unit is R21.
Staff Services Analyst/California State Library
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At California State Library, Carley J Herron serves as a Staff Services Analyst. Their 2023 pay totaled $29,410. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Staff Services Manager I/California State Library
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At California State Library, Lisa Nowlain serves as a Staff Services Manager I. Their 2023 pay totaled $29,383. They are represented by E48.
Staff Services Manager I/California State Library
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Celeste Steward is a Staff Services Manager I at California State Library. 2023 total compensation came to $27,272. Their bargaining unit is S01.
Student Assistant/California State Library
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Arthur Gritsyuk holds the role of Student Assistant at California State Library. In 2023, their total compensation was $21,820. Union affiliation: E.
Librarian/California State Library
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Steenalisa M Tilcock works as a Librarian for California State Library. Steenalisa earned $21,115 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R21.
Student Assistant/California State Library
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Veronica Villalpando holds the role of Student Assistant at California State Library. In 2023, their total compensation was $20,130. Union affiliation: E.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/California State Library
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Leslie Freeland holds the role of Associate Governmental Program Analyst at California State Library. In 2023, their total compensation was $17,045. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Student Assistant/California State Library
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Thai-Van Stanoff is a Student Assistant at California State Library. 2023 total compensation came to $17,003. Union affiliation: E.
Student Assistant/California State Library
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Tracy K Lee is a Student Assistant at California State Library. 2023 total compensation came to $16,008. They are represented by E.
Student Assistant/California State Library
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At California State Library, Onnika Dunkerley serves as a Student Assistant. Their 2023 pay totaled $11,949. They are represented by E.
Graduate Student Assistant/California State Library
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At California State Library, Claire Genese serves as a Graduate Student Assistant. Their 2023 pay totaled $10,638. Their bargaining unit is E.
Student Assistant/California State Library
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Leila Kalliel holds the role of Student Assistant at California State Library. In 2023, their total compensation was $7,852. Their bargaining unit is E.
Librarian/California State Library
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Marissa Friedman works as a Librarian for California State Library. Marissa earned $6,984 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R21.
Librarian/California State Library
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Melissa C Foote works as a Librarian for California State Library. Melissa earned $5,763 in 2023. They are represented by R21.
Office Technician (Typing)/California State Library
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Beth A Bennett is a Office Technician (Typing) at California State Library. 2023 total compensation came to $5,162. Their bargaining unit is R04.
Graduate Student Assistant/California State Library
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At California State Library, Alissa C Wilhoit serves as a Graduate Student Assistant. Their 2023 pay totaled $4,255. They are represented by E.
Associate Personnel Analyst/California State Library
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Bonnie J Jenkins holds the role of Associate Personnel Analyst at California State Library. In 2023, their total compensation was $3,029. Union affiliation: R01.
Office Technician (Typing)/California State Library
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Rita F Talbert works as a Office Technician (Typing) for California State Library. Rita earned $2,372 in 2023. They are represented by R04.