Montana State Library conducted a survey of wages for public library positions in 2023. The purpose of this survey is to provide directors and trustees with information about competitive wages for similar positions throughout the state so that libraries can hire and retain highly qualified staff. With approximately 97% of libraries responding, the survey results provide a comprehensive overview of the state of library salaries and staffing in Montana.

The results of the salary survey are organized in an interactive dashboard with six tabs. The Public Libraries Compensation Handbook will provide a brief overview of each tab along with related action items and questions for you to consider.