Museum Technicians and Conservators Salary by State
The national median pay for museum technicians and conservators is $51,440 a year. By state, it ranges from $32,350 in Louisiana to $76,900 in Maryland.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $33,780
- 25th percentile
- $41,050
- Median
- $51,440
- 75th percentile
- $67,640
- Top 10%
- $87,530
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 12,310 jobs.
Median pay in 44 states and DC
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maryland | $76,900 | +49% | $48,740 | $140,670 | 450 |
| 2 | District of Columbia | $76,110 | +48% | $36,420 | $118,290 | 520 |
| 3 | New York | $74,550 | +45% | $46,000 | $103,800 | 1,050 |
| 4 | Connecticut | $62,030 | +21% | $43,670 | $95,420 | 280 |
| 5 | California | $61,550 | +20% | $39,660 | $86,200 | 1,610 |
| 6 | Alaska | $60,840 | +18% | $37,960 | $75,040 | 60 |
| 7 | Washington | $59,610 | +16% | $42,430 | $77,650 | 280 |
| 8 | Massachusetts | $58,530 | +14% | $45,740 | $83,470 | 440 |
| 9 | Illinois | $56,720 | +10% | $38,610 | $96,470 | 400 |
| 10 | New Mexico | $56,670 | +10% | $30,250 | $69,490 | 100 |
| 11 | Nevada | $56,470 | +10% | $36,460 | $92,860 | 70 |
| 12 | Wyoming | $56,420 | +10% | $30,670 | $67,640 | 60 |
| 13 | Rhode Island | $55,470 | +8% | $48,470 | $94,890 | 70 |
| 14 | Florida | $53,460 | +4% | $38,710 | $80,860 | 250 |
| 15 | Virginia | $52,190 | +1% | $37,060 | $90,230 | 310 |
| 16 | Colorado | $51,990 | +1% | $36,250 | $77,870 | 290 |
| 17 | Iowa | $51,740 | +1% | $34,370 | $82,020 | 100 |
| 18 | Minnesota | $50,140 | −3% | $39,690 | $70,950 | 170 |
| 19 | Kentucky | $49,940 | −3% | $28,320 | $74,770 | 80 |
| 20 | Georgia | $49,270 | −4% | $31,200 | $96,430 | 150 |
| 21 | Missouri | $49,170 | −4% | $37,660 | $69,970 | 850 |
| 22 | Maine | $48,460 | −6% | $36,810 | $63,410 | 60 |
| 23 | Oklahoma | $48,090 | −7% | $29,110 | $76,000 | 190 |
| 24 | Ohio | $47,570 | −8% | $33,280 | $80,750 | 350 |
| 25 | Pennsylvania | $47,150 | −8% | $35,040 | $84,290 | 310 |
| 26 | Arizona | $46,650 | −9% | $35,410 | $68,920 | 90 |
| 27 | Indiana | $46,490 | −10% | $33,780 | $80,360 | 290 |
| 28 | Kansas | $46,320 | −10% | $29,290 | $64,310 | 130 |
| 29 | Texas | $45,880 | −11% | $24,770 | $71,000 | 670 |
| 30 | Oregon | $45,820 | −11% | $34,720 | $69,320 | 170 |
| 31 | Tennessee | $44,710 | −13% | $31,910 | $69,470 | 210 |
| 32 | New Jersey | $43,780 | −15% | $32,220 | $76,770 | 110 |
| 33 | Idaho | $43,520 | −15% | $27,560 | $61,990 | 40 |
| 34 | Montana | $42,390 | −18% | $31,470 | $62,400 | 120 |
| 35 | Nebraska | $41,960 | −18% | $32,180 | $61,590 | 60 |
| 36 | Arkansas | $41,280 | −20% | $30,130 | $62,640 | 110 |
| 37 | Hawaii | $40,170 | −22% | $38,690 | $58,920 | 140 |
| 38 | North Carolina | $39,290 | −24% | $30,930 | $56,080 | 450 |
| 39 | Michigan | $39,000 | −24% | $33,780 | $62,140 | 340 |
| 40 | Wisconsin | $38,840 | −24% | $26,240 | $58,300 | 160 |
| 41 | Alabama | $38,350 | −25% | $23,770 | $70,400 | 130 |
| 42 | South Carolina | $38,290 | −26% | $30,680 | $56,050 | 90 |
| 43 | Delaware | $38,080 | −26% | $35,810 | $78,310 | 60 |
| 44 | Utah | $35,430 | −31% | $28,230 | $64,260 | 100 |
| 45 | Louisiana | $32,350 | −37% | $30,230 | $52,640 | 200 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Museum Technicians and Conservators salary questions
Which state pays museum technicians and conservators the most?
Maryland, with a median of $76,900 a year (+49% vs. the national median of $51,440). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays museum technicians and conservators the least?
Louisiana, with a median of $32,350 a year (−37% vs. national).
Where do most museum technicians and conservators work?
California has the most jobs, about 1,610, with a median of $61,550.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.