Museum Technicians and Conservators
Occupation
$47,460
National Median Salary
$22.82
Median Hourly Wage
13,070
Total Employment
Salary Distribution
10th percentile → 25th → Median → 75th → 90th percentile
Salary Trend (2014-2024)
+18.8%
10 Year Change
$39,940
2014 Median
$47,460
2024 Median
Best Paying Industries
Industry Wage Growth
Best Paying States
Fastest Growing States
Where This Career Pays Above Average
Top Paying Industries for Museum Technicians and Conservators
| Industry | Annual Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Web Search Portals, Libraries, Archives, and Other Information Services | $71,990 | 80 |
| Federal Executive Branch (OEWS Designation) | $59,300 | 2,150 |
| Other Schools and Instruction | $57,150 | 30 |
| Educational Services | $56,330 | 610 |
| Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools | $56,330 | 570 |
Top Paying States for Museum Technicians and Conservators
| State | Annual Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $74,300 | 520 |
| Maryland | $72,950 | 420 |
| Connecticut | $66,070 | 210 |
| New York | $64,680 | 1,060 |
| Alaska | $63,490 | 60 |
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Web Search Portals, Libraries, Archives, and Other Information Services
Federal Executive Branch (OEWS Designation)
Other Schools and Instruction
Educational Services
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
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Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation)
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State Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)
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