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

$51,070a year

Median yearly pay for museum technician and conservators in the Rochester, NY metro area. That is $24.55 an hour or $4,256 a month.

Hourly
$24.55
Vs. national median
-1%
Rank among cities
32 of 66
Jobs in the area
50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $41,720Median: $51,070Highest 10%: $72,330
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$41,720$20.06
25th$42,310$20.34
Median$51,070$24.55
75th$66,140$31.80
90th$72,330$34.77

Other cities in New York

Median yearly pay for museum technician and conservators.

New York, NY$77,030
Albany, NY$66,620
Museum Technician and Conservator salary in New York Museum Technician and Conservator salary in all states

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Rochester, NY metro area is $24.55 ($51,070 a year).

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

No: $51,070 against $51,440 nationally, 1% less.

How does Rochester compare with the rest of New York?

The median in New York is $74,550, so Rochester pays 31% less.

Where does Rochester rank for museum technician and conservator pay?

32 of 66 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $41,720 or less a year; the top 10% make $72,330 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.