How much does a museum technician and conservator make in Illinois?
$56,720a year
Median yearly pay for museum technician and conservators in Illinois. That is $27.27 an hour or $4,727 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.27
- Vs. national median
- +10%
- Rank among states
- 9 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 400
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,610Median: $56,720Highest 10%: $96,470
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,610 | $18.56 | |
| 25th | $47,460 | $22.82 | |
| Median | $56,720 | $27.27 | |
| 75th | $67,190 | $32.30 | |
| 90th | $96,470 | $46.38 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $58,840 |
| St. Louis, MO | $50,690 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for museum technician and conservators.
| 6. Alaska | $60,840 |
| 7. Washington | $59,610 |
| 8. Massachusetts | $58,530 |
| 9. Illinois | $56,720 |
| 10. New Mexico | $56,670 |
| 11. Nevada | $56,470 |
| 12. Wyoming | $56,420 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a museum technician and conservator make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $27.27 ($56,720 a year).
Do museum technician and conservators make more in Illinois than the national average?
Yes: $56,720 against $51,440 nationally, 10% more.
Where does Illinois rank for museum technician and conservator pay?
Illinois ranks 9 of 45 states.
Which city in Illinois pays museum technician and conservators the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $58,840 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.