Museum Technicians and Conservators pay in California
In California, the median pay for museum technicians and conservators is $29.59 an hour ($61,550 a year). About 1,610 people work in this job there.
That is 20% higher than the U.S. median ($51,440). California ranks 5th of 45 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for museum technicians and conservators in California
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $19.07 | $39,660 |
| 25% of workers | $23.85 | $49,600 |
| Half of workers (median) | $29.59 | $61,550 |
| 75% of workers | $36.52 | $75,960 |
| 90% of workers | $41.44 | $86,200 |
Museum Technicians and Conservators pay in California metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Cruz-Watsonville | $75,100 | 30 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont | $75,020 | 420 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara | $62,290 | 40 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario | $61,040 | 80 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom | $60,540 | 60 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim | $60,510 | 0 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad | $56,590 | 180 |
| Santa Maria-Santa Barbara | $51,170 | 40 |
| Fresno | $37,290 | 50 |
California unemployment rate: 5.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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 California
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Painters, Construction and Maintenance | $59,020 |
| Librarians and Media Collections Specialists | $89,790 |
| Chemical Technicians | $59,510 |
| Forest and Conservation Technicians | $58,120 |
| Set and Exhibit Designers | $105,030 |
| Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators | $58,240 |
| Archivists | $70,530 |
| Curators | $78,740 |
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