Museum Technicians and Conservators Salary in Illinois
Museum Technicians and Conservators in Illinois earn a median of $56,720 a year, +10% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $56,720
- vs. U.S. median
- +10% ($51,440)
- Rank among states
- 9 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 400
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,610; the top 10% earn over $96,470. Nationally the range is $33,780 to $87,530.
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Museum Technicians and Conservators pay in Illinois
How much do museum technicians and conservators make in Illinois?
The median is $56,720 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,610 and the top 10% earn over $96,470. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for museum technicians and conservators?
On pay alone it ranks 9 of 45 (+10% vs. the national median of $51,440). Living costs are not included.