How much does a museum technician and conservator make in Madison?
$33,280a year
Median yearly pay for museum technician and conservators in the Madison, WI metro area. That is $16.00 an hour or $2,773 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.00
- Vs. national median
- -35%
- Rank among cities
- 65 of 66
- Jobs in the area
- 60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $27,260Median: $33,280Highest 10%: $58,370
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $27,260 | $13.11 | |
| 25th | $29,070 | $13.98 | |
| Median | $33,280 | $16.00 | |
| 75th | $50,000 | $24.04 | |
| 90th | $58,370 | $28.06 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for museum technician and conservators.
| Minneapolis, MN | $59,820 |
Related jobs in Madison
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Biological Science Teacher | $142,500 |
| Computer Science Teacher | $140,700 |
| Engineering Teacher | $137,800 |
| Business Teacher | $137,100 |
| Sociology Teacher | $132,600 |
| Mathematical Science Teacher | $132,100 |
| History Teacher | $112,500 |
| Postsecondary Teacher | $104,800 |
| Communications Teacher | $104,700 |
| English Language and Literature Teacher | $104,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a museum technician and conservator make an hour in Madison?
The median hourly pay in the Madison, WI metro area is $16.00 ($33,280 a year).
Do museum technician and conservators make more in Madison than the national average?
No: $33,280 against $51,440 nationally, 35% less.
How does Madison compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $38,840, so Madison pays 14% less.
Where does Madison rank for museum technician and conservator pay?
65 of 66 metro areas with data.
How much does a museum technician and conservator make starting out in Madison?
The lowest-paid 10% make $27,260 or less a year; the top 10% make $58,370 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.