Museum Technicians and Conservators Salary in the United States
As of May 2025, the median annual wage for museum technicians and conservators in the United States was $51,440 ($24.73 per hour), according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OES survey.
Annual Salary Percentiles
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,780 | $16.24 |
| 25th | $41,050 | $19.73 |
| Median | $51,440 | $24.73 |
| 75th | $67,640 | $32.52 |
| 90th | $87,530 | $42.08 |
Quick Facts
- Occupational code: 25-4013
- Total U.S. employment: 12,310
- Jobs per 1,000: —
- Hourly salary breakdown
- All-state comparison
How to interpret these figures
Pay spans a wide range: workers at the 10th percentile earn about $33,780, while those at the 90th percentile earn about $87,530 — a 2.6x gap between entry-level and top earners.
Museum Technicians and Conservators Salary by State
The table below ranks every state by median annual wage. Click a state for detailed local data.
| State | Median Annual | Median Hourly | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $38,350 | $18.44 | -25.4% | 130 |
| Alaska | $60,840 | $29.25 | +18.3% | 60 |
| Arizona | $46,650 | $22.43 | -9.3% | 90 |
| Arkansas | $41,280 | $19.84 | -19.8% | 110 |
| California | $61,550 | $29.59 | +19.7% | 1,610 |
| Colorado | $51,990 | $25.00 | +1.1% | 290 |
| Connecticut | $62,030 | $29.82 | +20.6% | 280 |
| Delaware | $38,080 | $18.31 | -26.0% | 60 |
| District of Columbia | $76,110 | $36.59 | +48.0% | 520 |
| Florida | $53,460 | $25.70 | +3.9% | 250 |
| Georgia | $49,270 | $23.69 | -4.2% | 150 |
| Hawaii | $40,170 | $19.31 | -21.9% | 140 |
| Idaho | $43,520 | $20.92 | -15.4% | 40 |
| Illinois | $56,720 | $27.27 | +10.3% | 400 |
| Indiana | $46,490 | $22.35 | -9.6% | 290 |
| Iowa | $51,740 | $24.87 | +0.6% | 100 |
| Kansas | $46,320 | $22.27 | -10.0% | 130 |
| Kentucky | $49,940 | $24.01 | -2.9% | 80 |
| Louisiana | $32,350 | $15.56 | -37.1% | 200 |
| Maine | $48,460 | $23.30 | -5.8% | 60 |
| Maryland | $76,900 | $36.97 | +49.5% | 450 |
| Massachusetts | $58,530 | $28.14 | +13.8% | 440 |
| Michigan | $39,000 | $18.75 | -24.2% | 340 |
| Minnesota | $50,140 | $24.11 | -2.5% | 170 |
| Missouri | $49,170 | $23.64 | -4.4% | 850 |
| Montana | $42,390 | $20.38 | -17.6% | 120 |
| Nebraska | $41,960 | $20.17 | -18.4% | 60 |
| Nevada | $56,470 | $27.15 | +9.8% | 70 |
| New Jersey | $43,780 | $21.05 | -14.9% | 110 |
| New Mexico | $56,670 | $27.25 | +10.2% | 100 |
| New York | $74,550 | $35.84 | +44.9% | 1,050 |
| North Carolina | $39,290 | $18.89 | -23.6% | 450 |
| Ohio | $47,570 | $22.87 | -7.5% | 350 |
| Oklahoma | $48,090 | $23.12 | -6.5% | 190 |
| Oregon | $45,820 | $22.03 | -10.9% | 170 |
| Pennsylvania | $47,150 | $22.67 | -8.3% | 310 |
| Rhode Island | $55,470 | $26.67 | +7.8% | 70 |
| South Carolina | $38,290 | $18.41 | -25.6% | 90 |
| Tennessee | $44,710 | $21.49 | -13.1% | 210 |
| Texas | $45,880 | $22.06 | -10.8% | 670 |
| Utah | $35,430 | $17.03 | -31.1% | 100 |
| Virginia | $52,190 | $25.09 | +1.5% | 310 |
| Washington | $59,610 | $28.66 | +15.9% | 280 |
| Wisconsin | $38,840 | $18.68 | -24.5% | 160 |
| Wyoming | $56,420 | $27.13 | +9.7% | 60 |
Data source: BLS OES state file · U.S. BLS OES survey, May 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary for museum technicians and conservators?
The median annual wage for museum technicians and conservators is $51,440 ($24.73 per hour), according to the BLS OES survey for May 2025.
Which state pays museum technicians and conservators the most?
Wages vary by state. Use the state table above to compare median annual pay across all 50 states and Washington, D.C.
How many museum technicians and conservators are employed in the U.S.?
There are approximately 12,310 museum technicians and conservators employed nationally, per BLS OES.
How much do museum technicians and conservators make per hour?
The median hourly wage is $24.73. See the hourly salary page for the full percentile breakdown.