How much does a museum technician and conservator make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $24.73 an hour or $4,287 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.73
- Average (mean)
- $57,410
- Jobs
- 12,310
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,780 | $16.24 | |
| 25th | $41,050 | $19.74 | |
| Median | $51,440 | $24.73 | |
| 75th | $67,640 | $32.52 | |
| 90th | $87,530 | $42.08 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| Maryland | $76,900 |
| District of Columbia | $76,110 |
| New York | $74,550 |
| Connecticut | $62,030 |
| California | $61,550 |
| Alaska | $60,840 |
| Washington | $59,610 |
| Massachusetts | $58,530 |
| Illinois | $56,720 |
| New Mexico | $56,670 |
| Nevada | $56,470 |
| Wyoming | $56,420 |
| Rhode Island | $55,470 |
| Florida | $53,460 |
| Virginia | $52,190 |
| Colorado | $51,990 |
| Iowa | $51,740 |
| Minnesota | $50,140 |
| Kentucky | $49,940 |
| Georgia | $49,270 |
| Missouri | $49,170 |
| Maine | $48,460 |
| Oklahoma | $48,090 |
| Ohio | $47,570 |
| Pennsylvania | $47,150 |
| Arizona | $46,650 |
| Indiana | $46,490 |
| Kansas | $46,320 |
| Texas | $45,880 |
| Oregon | $45,820 |
| Tennessee | $44,710 |
| New Jersey | $43,780 |
| Idaho | $43,520 |
| Montana | $42,390 |
| Nebraska | $41,960 |
| Arkansas | $41,280 |
| Hawaii | $40,170 |
| North Carolina | $39,290 |
| Michigan | $39,000 |
| Wisconsin | $38,840 |
| Alabama | $38,350 |
| South Carolina | $38,290 |
| Delaware | $38,080 |
| Utah | $35,430 |
| Louisiana | $32,350 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Washington, DC | $79,230 |
| New York, NY | $77,030 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $75,100 |
| San Francisco, CA | $75,020 |
| Des Moines, IA | $68,960 |
| Albany, NY | $66,620 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $65,310 |
| San Jose, CA | $62,290 |
| Seattle, WA | $61,370 |
| Riverside, CA | $61,040 |
| Sacramento, CA | $60,540 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $60,510 |
| Denver, CO | $60,110 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $59,820 |
| Chicago, IL | $58,840 |
In other countries
Museum Technician and Conservator belongs to the international group "Gallery, museum and library technicians".
Compare pay in 140 countriesSimilar jobs
- Archivist$64,550
- Curator$63,420
- Librarian and Media Collections Specialist$68,270
- Library Technician$44,580
Frequently asked questions
How much does a museum technician and conservator make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $24.73 ($51,440 a year).
How much does a museum technician and conservator make a month?
About $4,287 a month before tax, based on a median of $51,440 a year.
How much does a museum technician and conservator make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $33,780 or less a year ($16.24 an hour); the top 10% make $87,530 or more.
Which state pays museum technician and conservators the most?
Maryland, with a median of $76,900 a year, followed by District of Columbia ($76,110) and New York ($74,550).
Which city pays museum technician and conservators the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, with a median of $79,230 a year.
How many museum technician and conservators are there in the United States?
About 12,310 people work as museum technician and conservators.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.