Librarian II pay range
State of North Carolina · class code 32002405
- Class code
- 32002405
- Pay group
- NC12
- Pay unit
- Year
- State
- North Carolina
- The State of North Carolina published pay range for Librarian II is $47,703 to $83,479 per year.
- North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) keys this classification as class code 32002405.
- This is the range the plan authorises, not the salary of any individual employee.
Class specification
The OSHR class specification for this class is published by North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR). The passages below are quoted from it as published, not paraphrased, and cut to their opening sentences; the full specification is the authority on duties and qualifications. It was last revised 06/2018.
What the state says the job is
Positions provide library reference, research, depository, interlibrary loan, acquisition, cataloging, digital information management, outreach, circulation and/or instruction services to library users, staff of state government agencies, library partners, and the public. Employees provide access to physical and digital publications, materials, and resources, including state and federal government materials; acquire, catalog, and process library materials for library collections; develop and manage online library resources; conduct and advise on digital information management activities; manage the integrated library, content management, and digital asset management systems; develop, provide access to, and preserve digital resources; and develop and apply standards, guidelines and procedures.
Knowledge, skills and abilities
Considerable knowledge and skills in digital information management, including digital preservation, digitization, and web archiving. Considerable knowledge and understanding of the practices, policies, standards, and trends of Library and Information Science, especially as they apply to specialized areas (special collections, government documents, digital information management, systems, instruction, outreach, user experience/usability, reference services, cataloging and metadata services, or other.) Considerable knowledge of the services and programs provided to library users including access to library data, collections and information (electronic and physical), reference and research ser ...
Minimum qualifications
Master's degree in library and information science or a related discipline from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of professional librarian experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience. <h2
Quoted from the OSHR class specification, read 2026-10-21.
Where this comes from
North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) publishes this figure in OSHR salary schedules, joined to Class Specifications. Every number on this page is read from that document; nothing is estimated, modelled or averaged.
Job titles and their salary grades come from the Class Specifications, joined to the salary schedule.
Nearby classes in North Carolina
Librarian II in other states
| State | Minimum | Maximum | Per year at full time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado | $4,906 | $7,849 | $58,872 to $94,188 |
| Hawaii | $4,725 | $6,728 | $56,700 to $80,736 |
| Illinois | $73,620 | $111,684 | $73,620 to $111,684 |
| Maine | $19.88 | $27.67 | $41,350 to $57,554 |
| Mississippi | $40,286 | $70,801 | $40,286 to $70,801 |
| Nevada | $59,257 | $87,571 | $59,257 to $87,571 |
| Oklahoma | $33,440 | $140,961 | $33,440 to $140,961 |
| Texas | $45,521 | $71,055 | $45,521 to $71,055 |
Each state publishes its own range for a classification with this exact title. Duties, grade structures and bargaining units differ between states, so read each class page before comparing.