Museum Technicians and Conservators pay in the United States
In the U.S., the median pay for museum technicians and conservators is $24.73 an hour ($51,440 a year). About 12,310 people work in this job there.
Pay range for museum technicians and conservators in the U.S.
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $16.24 | $33,780 |
| 25% of workers | $19.73 | $41,050 |
| Half of workers (median) | $24.73 | $51,440 |
| 75% of workers | $32.52 | $67,640 |
| 90% of workers | $42.08 | $87,530 |
Best-paying states for museum technicians and conservators
| State | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland | $76,900 | 450 |
| District of Columbia | $76,110 | 520 |
| New York | $74,550 | 1,050 |
| Connecticut | $62,030 | 280 |
| California | $61,550 | 1,610 |
| Alaska | $60,840 | 60 |
| Washington | $59,610 | 280 |
| Massachusetts | $58,530 | 440 |
| Illinois | $56,720 | 400 |
| New Mexico | $56,670 | 100 |
Pay by state
- California · $61,550
- District of Columbia · $76,110
- Missouri · $49,170
- New York · $74,550
- Texas · $45,880
Education, experience and outlook for museum technicians and conservators
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 2 to 4 years (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +3.6% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 1,600 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in the U.S.
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Painters, Construction and Maintenance | $49,400 |
| Librarians and Media Collections Specialists | $68,270 |
| Chemical Technicians | $60,390 |
| Forest and Conservation Technicians | $54,560 |
| Curators | $63,420 |
| Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators | $55,490 |
| Set and Exhibit Designers | $75,240 |
| Archivists | $64,550 |
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