The average salary for a museum technicians and conservator in the United States is $54,890, but the range typically falls between $37,580 and $65,020. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $26.39, with a range between $18.07 and $31.26.
There are approximately 12,670 people employed as a museum technicians and conservator in the United States. With California, New York, Illinois employing the highest number of museum technicians and conservators.The state with the best pay for a museum technicians and conservator is Maryland, with an average annual salary of $80,980, while Texas has the lowest average annual salary of $36,910.
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $30,730 | $14.77 |
| 25th Percentile | $37,580 | $18.07 |
| Median | $48,670 | $23.4 |
| 75th Percentile | $65,020 | $31.26 |
| 90th Percentile | $84,400 | $40.58 |
The salary of a museum technicians and conservator can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a museum technicians and conservator in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for museum technicians and conservators are Maryland, Massachusetts, New York, Connecticut, District of Columbia while the worst states are Texas, Montana, Louisiana, South Dakota, Kentucky.
| State | Low-end | Average | High-end |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $29,300 | $47,720 | $74,820 |
| Alaska | $29,420 | $52,000 | $77,900 |
| Arizona | $32,760 | $50,540 | $72,340 |
| Arkansas | $26,660 | $44,060 | $63,130 |
| California | $38,440 | $63,650 | $86,130 |
| Colorado | $39,060 | $56,050 | $76,330 |
| Connecticut | $39,520 | $67,020 | $93,060 |
| Delaware | $32,470 | $45,250 | $73,150 |
| District of Columbia | $35,110 | $67,270 | $102,660 |
| Florida | $32,590 | $50,600 | $70,710 |
| Georgia | $25,490 | $55,460 | $87,460 |
| Hawaii | $34,200 | $48,400 | $61,560 |
| Illinois | $36,500 | $54,240 | $76,790 |
| Indiana | $27,140 | $48,830 | $79,610 |
| Iowa | $33,850 | $49,300 | $81,390 |
| Kansas | $25,010 | $46,100 | $67,580 |
| Kentucky | $28,700 | $35,850 | $44,920 |
| Louisiana | $29,460 | $32,120 | $35,540 |
| Maine | $28,700 | $47,280 | $63,420 |
| Maryland | $42,410 | $80,980 | $130,670 |
| Massachusetts | $42,130 | $69,550 | $106,860 |
| Michigan | $32,470 | $43,070 | $62,390 |
| Minnesota | $29,750 | $45,100 | $62,130 |
| Missouri | $34,570 | $48,430 | $64,230 |
| Montana | $24,160 | $36,560 | $62,580 |
| Nebraska | $28,140 | $43,770 | $58,810 |
| Nevada | $26,380 | $48,990 | $66,370 |
| New Hampshire | $40,440 | $54,320 | $82,010 |
| New Jersey | $40,000 | $54,480 | $79,480 |
| New Mexico | $38,040 | $50,330 | $67,360 |
| New York | $40,100 | $71,810 | $106,750 |
| North Carolina | $29,120 | $42,680 | $67,600 |
| Ohio | $34,860 | $49,960 | $78,670 |
| Oklahoma | $26,230 | $41,800 | $63,180 |
| Oregon | $28,760 | $49,410 | $61,420 |
| Pennsylvania | $33,870 | $54,960 | $83,200 |
| Rhode Island | $39,130 | $54,700 | $82,910 |
| South Carolina | $28,830 | $38,450 | $46,700 |
| South Dakota | $25,520 | $37,140 | $57,860 |
| Tennessee | $29,490 | $44,900 | $62,110 |
| Texas | $18,570 | $36,910 | $62,570 |
| Utah | $31,620 | $43,940 | $58,990 |
| Virginia | $32,840 | $52,430 | $84,430 |
| Washington | $36,920 | $64,890 | $110,530 |
| Wisconsin | $27,940 | $38,600 | $52,760 |
| Wyoming | $38,470 | $53,200 | $63,340 |
Even between cities, the salary of a museum technicians and conservator can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for museum technicians and conservators is New York-Newark-Jersey City area, NY with an average salary of $75,860.The city with the lowest average salary for museum technicians and conservators is San Antonio-New Braunfels area, TX with an average salary of $29,990.
Areas with highest average salaries for museum technicians and conservators
Areas with lowest average salaries for museum technicians and conservators
The number of museum technicians and conservators in the United States has been increasing over the years. Since 2020, the number of museum technicians and conservators has increased by 740. On average, the number of museum technicians and conservators has been increasing by 1.6% each year. The salary of museum technicians and conservators has been increasing. Since 2020, the salary of museum technicians and conservators has increased by $4,900. On average, the salary of museum technicians and conservators has been increasing by 2.5% each year.
Museum Technicians and Conservators are part of the education, training, and library occupations group. Below is a comparison of the average annual salary for museum technicians and conservators compared to other jobs in the same occupation group. View all education, training, and library occupations jobs here.
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