How much does a museum technician and conservator make in New York?
$74,550a year
Median yearly pay for museum technician and conservators in New York. That is $35.84 an hour or $6,213 a month.
- Hourly
- $35.84
- Vs. national median
- +45%
- Rank among states
- 3 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 1,050
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,000Median: $74,550Highest 10%: $103,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,000 | $22.12 | |
| 25th | $58,030 | $27.90 | |
| Median | $74,550 | $35.84 | |
| 75th | $83,360 | $40.08 | |
| 90th | $103,800 | $49.90 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $77,030 |
| Albany, NY | $66,620 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $65,310 |
| Rochester, NY | $51,070 |
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 |
| 6. Alaska | $60,840 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a museum technician and conservator make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $35.84 ($74,550 a year).
Do museum technician and conservators make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $74,550 against $51,440 nationally, 45% more.
Where does New York rank for museum technician and conservator pay?
New York ranks 3 of 45 states.
Which city in New York pays museum technician and conservators the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $77,030 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.