Museum Technicians and Conservators pay in New York
In New York, the median pay for museum technicians and conservators is $35.84 an hour ($74,550 a year). About 1,050 people work in this job there.
That is 45% higher than the U.S. median ($51,440). New York ranks 3rd of 45 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for museum technicians and conservators in New York
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $22.11 | $46,000 |
| 25% of workers | $27.90 | $58,030 |
| Half of workers (median) | $35.84 | $74,550 |
| 75% of workers | $40.08 | $83,360 |
| 90% of workers | $49.91 | $103,800 |
Museum Technicians and Conservators pay in New York metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City | $77,030 | 820 |
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy | $66,620 | 70 |
| Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh | $65,310 | 40 |
| Rochester | $51,070 | 50 |
New York unemployment rate: 4.3% (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)
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| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Painters, Construction and Maintenance | $59,570 |
| Librarians and Media Collections Specialists | $78,590 |
| Chemical Technicians | $60,900 |
| Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators | $78,870 |
| Curators | $79,120 |
| Archivists | $73,860 |
| Library Technicians | $50,060 |
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