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Museum Technicians and Conservators Salary in California
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Museum Technicians and Conservators make in California?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$61,550
Median Annual Salary
▲
+4.4% vs 2024
$64,000
Mean Salary
$61,550
Median Salary
$29.59
Hourly Rate
1,610 people work as Museum Technicians and Conservators in California
Museum Technicians and Conservators salary by percentile in California
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Museum Technicians and Conservators in California earn a median salary of $61,550 per year ($5,129/month).
This is 23.7% above the national average of $49,770.
California ranks #5 out of 45 states for Museum Technicians and Conservators pay.
Approximately 1,610 people work in this occupation across California.
Salaries increased by 4.4% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Museum Technicians and Conservators
Restore, maintain, or prepare objects in museum collections for storage, research, or exhibit. May work with specimens such as fossils, skeletal parts, or botanicals; or artifacts, textiles, or art. May identify and record objects or install and arrange them in exhibits. Includes book or document conservators.
Top Skills
Active Listening
3.88
Reading Comprehension
3.62
Speaking
3.62
Writing
3.25
Critical Thinking
3.25
Key Knowledge Areas
Fine Arts
3.48
English Language
3.41
Public Safety and Security
3.3
History and Archeology
3.21
Administration and Management
3.1
Typical Education: Master's Degree
(41.3% of workers)
Salary Range: Museum Technicians and Conservators in California
Salaries for Museum Technicians and Conservators in California range from $39,660 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $86,200 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $49,600 and $75,960.
Median $61,550
P10: $39,660P25: $49,600P75: $75,960P90: $86,200
10th
$39,660
25th
$49,600
Median
$61,550
75th
$75,960
90th
$86,200
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$39,660
$19.07
$3,305
25th Percentile
$49,600
$23.85
$4,133
Median (50th)
$61,550
$29.59
$5,129
75th Percentile
$75,960
$36.52
$6,330
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$86,200
$41.44
$7,183
Note: The mean (average) salary of $64,000 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#5
California ranks #5 of 45 states
$49,770
National avg. for Museum Technicians and Conservators
How much do Museum Technicians and Conservators make in California?
The median annual salary for Museum Technicians and Conservators in California is $61,550 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $64,000.
What is the salary range for a Museum Technicians and Conservators in California?
Salaries for Museum Technicians and Conservators in California range from $39,660 at the 10th percentile to $86,200 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $49,600 and $75,960.
What is the starting salary for a Museum Technicians and Conservators in California?
Entry-level Museum Technicians and Conservators positions in California typically start around $39,660 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $49,600 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Museum Technicians and Conservators in California?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 1,610 people are employed as Museum Technicians and Conservators in California.
What is the hourly rate for a Museum Technicians and Conservators in California?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Museum Technicians and Conservators in California is approximately $29.59 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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