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Museum Technicians and Conservators Salary in Massachusetts
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Museum Technicians and Conservators make in Massachusetts?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$58,530
Median Annual Salary
▼
-1.0% vs 2024
$61,720
Mean Salary
$58,530
Median Salary
$28.14
Hourly Rate
440 people work as Museum Technicians and Conservators in Massachusetts
Museum Technicians and Conservators salary by percentile in Massachusetts
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Museum Technicians and Conservators in Massachusetts earn a median salary of $58,530 per year ($4,877/month).
This is 17.6% above the national average of $49,770.
Massachusetts ranks #8 out of 45 states for Museum Technicians and Conservators pay.
Approximately 440 people work in this occupation across Massachusetts.
Salaries decreased by 1.0% 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 Massachusetts
Salaries for Museum Technicians and Conservators in Massachusetts range from $45,740 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $83,470 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $49,590 and $67,610.
Median $58,530
P10: $45,740P25: $49,590P75: $67,610P90: $83,470
10th
$45,740
25th
$49,590
Median
$58,530
75th
$67,610
90th
$83,470
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$45,740
$21.99
$3,811
25th Percentile
$49,590
$23.84
$4,132
Median (50th)
$58,530
$28.14
$4,877
75th Percentile
$67,610
$32.50
$5,634
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$83,470
$40.13
$6,955
Note: The mean (average) salary of $61,720 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#8
Massachusetts ranks #8 of 45 states
$49,770
National avg. for Museum Technicians and Conservators
How much do Museum Technicians and Conservators make in Massachusetts?
The median annual salary for Museum Technicians and Conservators in Massachusetts is $58,530 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $61,720.
What is the salary range for a Museum Technicians and Conservators in Massachusetts?
Salaries for Museum Technicians and Conservators in Massachusetts range from $45,740 at the 10th percentile to $83,470 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $49,590 and $67,610.
What is the starting salary for a Museum Technicians and Conservators in Massachusetts?
Entry-level Museum Technicians and Conservators positions in Massachusetts typically start around $45,740 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $49,590 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Museum Technicians and Conservators in Massachusetts?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 440 people are employed as Museum Technicians and Conservators in Massachusetts.
What is the hourly rate for a Museum Technicians and Conservators in Massachusetts?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Museum Technicians and Conservators in Massachusetts is approximately $28.14 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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