How much does a museum technician and conservator make in Chicago?
$58,840a year
Median yearly pay for museum technician and conservators in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area. That is $28.29 an hour or $4,903 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.29
- Vs. national median
- +14%
- Rank among cities
- 15 of 66
- Jobs in the area
- 280
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,610Median: $58,840Highest 10%: $96,470
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,610 | $18.56 | |
| 25th | $47,560 | $22.87 | |
| Median | $58,840 | $28.29 | |
| 75th | $76,990 | $37.01 | |
| 90th | $96,470 | $46.38 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for museum technician and conservators.
| St. Louis, MO | $50,690 |
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| Economics Teacher | $124,400 |
| Engineering Teacher | $110,300 |
| Agricultural Sciences Teacher | $105,400 |
| Architecture Teacher | $104,400 |
| Geography Teacher | $103,300 |
| Biological Science Teacher | $102,000 |
| Law Teacher | $101,800 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a museum technician and conservator make an hour in Chicago?
The median hourly pay in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area is $28.29 ($58,840 a year).
Do museum technician and conservators make more in Chicago than the national average?
Yes: $58,840 against $51,440 nationally, 14% more.
How does Chicago compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $56,720, so Chicago pays 4% more.
Where does Chicago rank for museum technician and conservator pay?
15 of 66 metro areas with data.
How much does a museum technician and conservator make starting out in Chicago?
The lowest-paid 10% make $38,610 or less a year; the top 10% make $96,470 or more.
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.