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How much does a museum technician and conservator make in District of Columbia?

$76,110a year

Median yearly pay for museum technician and conservators in District of Columbia. That is $36.59 an hour or $6,343 a month.

Hourly
$36.59
Vs. national median
+48%
Rank among states
2 of 45
Jobs in the state
520
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,420Median: $76,110Highest 10%: $118,300
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$36,420$17.51
25th$50,750$24.40
Median$76,110$36.59
75th$98,890$47.54
90th$118,300$56.87

Cities in District of Columbia

Metro areas, median yearly pay.

Washington, DC$79,230
Salaries for every job in District of Columbia

Nearby in the ranking

States with similar pay for museum technician and conservators.

1. Maryland$76,900
2. District of Columbia$76,110
3. New York$74,550
4. Connecticut$62,030
5. California$61,550
Museum Technician and Conservator salary in all states

Frequently asked questions

How much does a museum technician and conservator make an hour in District of Columbia?

The median hourly pay in District of Columbia is $36.59 ($76,110 a year).

Do museum technician and conservators make more in District of Columbia than the national average?

Yes: $76,110 against $51,440 nationally, 48% more.

Where does District of Columbia rank for museum technician and conservator pay?

District of Columbia ranks 2 of 45 states.

Which city in District of Columbia pays museum technician and conservators the most?

Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, with a median of $79,230 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.