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How much does a museum technician and conservator make in Iowa?

$51,740a year

Median yearly pay for museum technician and conservators in Iowa. That is $24.88 an hour or $4,312 a month.

Hourly
$24.88
Vs. national median
+1%
Rank among states
17 of 45
Jobs in the state
100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,370Median: $51,740Highest 10%: $82,020
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$34,370$16.52
25th$39,250$18.87
Median$51,740$24.88
75th$68,450$32.91
90th$82,020$39.43

Cities in Iowa

Metro areas, median yearly pay.

Des Moines, IA$68,960
Salaries for every job in Iowa

Nearby in the ranking

States with similar pay for museum technician and conservators.

14. Florida$53,460
15. Virginia$52,190
16. Colorado$51,990
17. Iowa$51,740
18. Minnesota$50,140
19. Kentucky$49,940
20. Georgia$49,270
Museum Technician and Conservator salary in all states

Frequently asked questions

How much does a museum technician and conservator make an hour in Iowa?

The median hourly pay in Iowa is $24.88 ($51,740 a year).

Do museum technician and conservators make more in Iowa than the national average?

Yes: $51,740 against $51,440 nationally, 1% more.

Where does Iowa rank for museum technician and conservator pay?

Iowa ranks 17 of 45 states.

Which city in Iowa pays museum technician and conservators the most?

Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA, with a median of $68,960 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.