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Museum Technicians and Conservators Salary in Illinois
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Museum Technicians and Conservators make in Illinois?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$56,720
Median Annual Salary
▲
+22.9% vs 2024
$59,800
Mean Salary
$56,720
Median Salary
$27.27
Hourly Rate
400 people work as Museum Technicians and Conservators in Illinois
Museum Technicians and Conservators salary by percentile in Illinois
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Museum Technicians and Conservators in Illinois earn a median salary of $56,720 per year ($4,726/month).
This is 14.0% above the national average of $49,770.
Illinois ranks #9 out of 45 states for Museum Technicians and Conservators pay.
Approximately 400 people work in this occupation across Illinois.
Salaries increased by 22.9% 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 Illinois
Salaries for Museum Technicians and Conservators in Illinois range from $38,610 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $96,470 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $47,460 and $67,190.
Median $56,720
P10: $38,610P25: $47,460P75: $67,190P90: $96,470
10th
$38,610
25th
$47,460
Median
$56,720
75th
$67,190
90th
$96,470
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$38,610
$18.56
$3,217
25th Percentile
$47,460
$22.82
$3,955
Median (50th)
$56,720
$27.27
$4,726
75th Percentile
$67,190
$32.30
$5,599
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$96,470
$46.38
$8,039
Note: The mean (average) salary of $59,800 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#9
Illinois ranks #9 of 45 states
$49,770
National avg. for Museum Technicians and Conservators
How much do Museum Technicians and Conservators make in Illinois?
The median annual salary for Museum Technicians and Conservators in Illinois is $56,720 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $59,800.
What is the salary range for a Museum Technicians and Conservators in Illinois?
Salaries for Museum Technicians and Conservators in Illinois range from $38,610 at the 10th percentile to $96,470 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $47,460 and $67,190.
What is the starting salary for a Museum Technicians and Conservators in Illinois?
Entry-level Museum Technicians and Conservators positions in Illinois typically start around $38,610 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $47,460 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Museum Technicians and Conservators in Illinois?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 400 people are employed as Museum Technicians and Conservators in Illinois.
What is the hourly rate for a Museum Technicians and Conservators in Illinois?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Museum Technicians and Conservators in Illinois is approximately $27.27 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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