How much does a museum technician and conservator make in California?
$61,550a year
Median yearly pay for museum technician and conservators in California. That is $29.59 an hour or $5,129 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.59
- Vs. national median
- +20%
- Rank among states
- 5 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 1,610
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,660Median: $61,550Highest 10%: $86,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,660 | $19.07 | |
| 25th | $49,600 | $23.85 | |
| Median | $61,550 | $29.59 | |
| 75th | $75,960 | $36.52 | |
| 90th | $86,200 | $41.44 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Santa Cruz, CA | $75,100 |
| San Francisco, CA | $75,020 |
| San Jose, CA | $62,290 |
| Riverside, CA | $61,040 |
| Sacramento, CA | $60,540 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $60,510 |
| San Diego, CA | $56,590 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $51,170 |
| Fresno, CA | $37,290 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for museum technician and conservators.
| 2. District of Columbia | $76,110 |
| 3. New York | $74,550 |
| 4. Connecticut | $62,030 |
| 5. California | $61,550 |
| 6. Alaska | $60,840 |
| 7. Washington | $59,610 |
| 8. Massachusetts | $58,530 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a museum technician and conservator make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $29.59 ($61,550 a year).
Do museum technician and conservators make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $61,550 against $51,440 nationally, 20% more.
Where does California rank for museum technician and conservator pay?
California ranks 5 of 45 states.
Which city in California pays museum technician and conservators the most?
Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA, with a median of $75,100 a year.
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.