How much does a museum technician and conservator make in Seattle?
$61,370a year
Median yearly pay for museum technician and conservators in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area. That is $29.50 an hour or $5,114 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.50
- Vs. national median
- +19%
- Rank among cities
- 9 of 66
- Jobs in the area
- 180
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,240Median: $61,370Highest 10%: $78,180
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,240 | $22.23 | |
| 25th | $49,890 | $23.99 | |
| Median | $61,370 | $29.50 | |
| 75th | $66,000 | $31.73 | |
| 90th | $78,180 | $37.59 |
Other cities in Washington
Median yearly pay for museum technician and conservators.
| Portland, OR | $52,050 |
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| Health Specialties Teacher | $164,900 |
| Atmospheric | $132,100 |
| Environmental Science Teacher | $130,300 |
| Engineering Teacher | $129,900 |
| Library Science Teacher | $126,800 |
| Political Science Teacher | $107,200 |
| Economics Teacher | $104,400 |
| Architecture Teacher | $103,800 |
| Career/Technical Education Teacher | $103,500 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $102,900 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a museum technician and conservator make an hour in Seattle?
The median hourly pay in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area is $29.50 ($61,370 a year).
Do museum technician and conservators make more in Seattle than the national average?
Yes: $61,370 against $51,440 nationally, 19% more.
How does Seattle compare with the rest of Washington?
The median in Washington is $59,610, so Seattle pays 3% more.
Where does Seattle rank for museum technician and conservator pay?
9 of 66 metro areas with data.
How much does a museum technician and conservator make starting out in Seattle?
The lowest-paid 10% make $46,240 or less a year; the top 10% make $78,180 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.