How much does a Library Staff make in Columbus, OH?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Library Staff in Columbus, OH is $41,060. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $35,322 to $50,453, with most professionals earning between $30,098 and $59,006.

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What is a Library Staff?

Library Staff are responsible for providing a wide range of services to library patrons, including assisting with research, locating materials, and providing information about library resources. They also help to maintain the library's collection by shelving and organizing materials, processing new acquisitions, and ensuring that the library is clean and orderly. Additionally, Library Staff may assist with programming and events, such as storytimes, book clubs, and workshops. They are also responsible for enforcing library policies and procedures, and may assist with technology support and troubleshooting for library patrons. Overall, Library Staff play a crucial role in ensuring that the library is a welcoming and accessible resource for the community.

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Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
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Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
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What is the average salary for Library Staff in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Library Staff in Columbus, OH. The base salary for Library Staff ranges from $35,322 to $50,453 with the average base salary of $41,060. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $36,110 to $51,277 with the average total cash compensation of $41,800.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $41,060 $35,322 - $50,453
Bonus $741 $788 - $823
Total Pay $41,800 $36,110 - $51,277
* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.
* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.
CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Columbus, OH
CITY, STATE Newark, OH AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $35,104 - $50,143 COMPARE TO Columbus, OH
CITY, STATE Springfield, OH AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $33,787 - $48,262 COMPARE TO Columbus, OH
CITY, STATE Chillicothe, OH AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $33,123 - $47,313 COMPARE TO Columbus, OH
CITY, STATE Mansfield, OH AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $34,723 - $49,598 COMPARE TO Columbus, OH
CITY, STATE Dayton, OH AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $35,108 - $50,148 COMPARE TO Columbus, OH
CITY, STATE Lima, OH AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $33,613 - $48,013 COMPARE TO Columbus, OH
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JOB TITLE LOCATION MINIMUM SALARY MAXIMUM SALARY
JOB TITLE Library Services Manager LOCATION Columbus, OH MINIMUM SALARY $79,924 MAXIMUM SALARY $103,445
JOB TITLE Library Technical Services Manager LOCATION Columbus, OH MINIMUM SALARY $100,227 MAXIMUM SALARY $129,801
JOB TITLE Library Services Supervisor LOCATION Columbus, OH MINIMUM SALARY $76,397 MAXIMUM SALARY $93,710
JOB TITLE Medical Library Services Manager LOCATION Columbus, OH MINIMUM SALARY $79,993 MAXIMUM SALARY $103,445
JOB TITLE Library Services Operations Manager LOCATION Columbus, OH MINIMUM SALARY $80,000 MAXIMUM SALARY $103,500
JOB TITLE Health Science Library Manager LOCATION Columbus, OH MINIMUM SALARY $80,000 MAXIMUM SALARY $103,500
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About Columbus, Ohio    The confluence of the Scioto and Olentangy rivers occurs just north-west of Downtown Columbus. Several smaller tributaries course through the Columbus....More

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