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How much does a museum technician and conservator make in New Orleans?

$34,020a year

Median yearly pay for museum technician and conservators in the New Orleans-Metairie, LA metro area. That is $16.36 an hour or $2,835 a month.

Hourly
$16.36
Vs. national median
-34%
Rank among cities
63 of 66
Jobs in the area
130
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,440Median: $34,020Highest 10%: $58,310
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$30,440$14.63
25th$30,570$14.70
Median$34,020$16.36
75th$40,950$19.69
90th$58,310$28.03

Other cities in Louisiana

Median yearly pay for museum technician and conservators.

No other city in the state with data.
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Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the New Orleans-Metairie, LA metro area is $16.36 ($34,020 a year).

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

No: $34,020 against $51,440 nationally, 34% less.

How does New Orleans compare with the rest of Louisiana?

The median in Louisiana is $32,350, so New Orleans pays 5% more.

Where does New Orleans rank for museum technician and conservator pay?

63 of 66 metro areas with data.

How much does a museum technician and conservator make starting out in New Orleans?

The lowest-paid 10% make $30,440 or less a year; the top 10% make $58,310 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.