How much does a museum technician and conservator make in Portland?
Median yearly pay for museum technician and conservators in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area. That is $25.02 an hour or $4,338 a month.
- Hourly
- $25.02
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among cities
- 29 of 66
- Jobs in the area
- 70
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,000 | $17.79 | |
| 25th | $45,730 | $21.99 | |
| Median | $52,050 | $25.02 | |
| 75th | $60,650 | $29.16 | |
| 90th | $72,290 | $34.75 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for museum technician and conservators.
| No other city in the state with data. |
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| Computer Science Teacher | $107,300 |
| Engineering Teacher | $106,200 |
| Anthropology and Archeology Teacher | $105,200 |
| Sociology Teacher | $104,100 |
| Communications Teacher | $103,900 |
| Geography Teacher | $103,500 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a museum technician and conservator make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area is $25.02 ($52,050 a year).
Do museum technician and conservators make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $52,050 against $51,440 nationally, 1% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $45,820, so Portland pays 14% more.
Where does Portland rank for museum technician and conservator pay?
29 of 66 metro areas with data.
How much does a museum technician and conservator make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $37,000 or less a year; the top 10% make $72,290 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.