Museum Technicians and Conservators pay in Texas
In Texas, the median pay for museum technicians and conservators is $22.06 an hour ($45,880 a year). About 670 people work in this job there.
That is 11% lower than the U.S. median ($51,440). Texas ranks 29th of 45 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for museum technicians and conservators in Texas
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $11.91 | $24,770 |
| 25% of workers | $15.34 | $31,910 |
| Half of workers (median) | $22.06 | $45,880 |
| 75% of workers | $25.29 | $52,600 |
| 90% of workers | $34.13 | $71,000 |
Museum Technicians and Conservators pay in Texas metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington | $50,880 | 200 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos | $50,340 | 70 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands | $47,410 | 140 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels | $37,210 | 60 |
Texas unemployment rate: 4.4% (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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|---|---|
| Painters, Construction and Maintenance | $45,460 |
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| Chemical Technicians | $62,580 |
| Craft Artists | $54,690 |
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| Curators | $59,990 |
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