Museum Technicians and Conservators Salary in U.S.
SOC 25-4013 · National · 2024 BLS OEWS
The median salary for a Museum Technicians and Conservators in U.S. is $47,460 per year as of 2024. That works out to roughly $22.82 per hour. 13,070 people work as Museum Technicians and Conservators in U.S.. Wages have grown 19% since 2014, when the median was $39,940.
Median Annual Salary
$47,460
Mean Annual
$53,630
Median Hourly
$22.82
Total Employed
13,070
Salary Distribution
$31k
10th
$37k
25th
$47k
Median
$63k
75th
$83k
90th
Salary by Industry
| Industry | Median Annual |
|---|---|
| Web Search Portals, Libraries, Archives, and Other Information Services | $71,990 |
| Web Search Portals, Libraries, Archives, and Other Information Services | $71,990 |
| Federal Government, including the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) | $59,300 |
| Federal Executive Branch (OEWS Designation) | $59,300 |
| Other Schools and Instruction | $57,150 |
| Information | $56,810 |
| Educational Services | $56,330 |
| Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools | $56,330 |
| Educational Services | $54,080 |
| Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers | $53,530 |
| Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) | $53,020 |
| Federal, State, and Local Government, including State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) | $53,020 |
| Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) | $53,020 |
| Junior Colleges | $51,680 |
| State Government, including Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) | $50,940 |
| State Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) | $50,600 |
| Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries | $50,220 |
| Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events | $50,220 |
| Social Advocacy Organizations | $46,750 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation | $45,940 |
| Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions | $45,890 |
| Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions | $45,890 |
| Cross-industry, Private Ownership only | $45,830 |
| Local Government, including Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) | $44,110 |
| Local Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) | $44,020 |
| Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations | $41,600 |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) | $41,200 |
| Scientific Research and Development Services | $40,320 |
| Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities | $40,320 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | $40,320 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | $40,320 |
| Civic and Social Organizations | $39,060 |
| Grantmaking and Giving Services | $37,130 |
Salary Trend
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| Year | Median Annual |
|---|---|
| 2024 | $47,460 |
| 2023 | $48,670 |
| 2022 | $47,270 |
| 2021 | $47,630 |
| 2020 | $45,710 |
| 2019 | $44,430 |
| 2018 | $43,020 |
| 2017 | $40,670 |
| 2016 | $40,040 |
| 2015 | $40,340 |
| 2014 | $39,940 |
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