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Museum Technicians and Conservators Salary in Ohio
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Museum Technicians and Conservators make in Ohio?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$47,570
Median Annual Salary
▲
+1.1% vs 2024
$52,700
Mean Salary
$47,570
Median Salary
$22.87
Hourly Rate
350 people work as Museum Technicians and Conservators in Ohio
Museum Technicians and Conservators salary by percentile in Ohio
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Museum Technicians and Conservators in Ohio earn a median salary of $47,570 per year ($3,964/month).
This is 4.4% below the national average of $49,770.
Ohio ranks #24 out of 45 states for Museum Technicians and Conservators pay.
Approximately 350 people work in this occupation across Ohio.
Salaries increased by 1.1% 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 Ohio
Salaries for Museum Technicians and Conservators in Ohio range from $33,280 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $80,750 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $39,870 and $58,890.
Median $47,570
P10: $33,280P25: $39,870P75: $58,890P90: $80,750
10th
$33,280
25th
$39,870
Median
$47,570
75th
$58,890
90th
$80,750
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$33,280
$16.00
$2,773
25th Percentile
$39,870
$19.17
$3,322
Median (50th)
$47,570
$22.87
$3,964
75th Percentile
$58,890
$28.31
$4,907
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$80,750
$38.82
$6,729
Note: The mean (average) salary of $52,700 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#24
Ohio ranks #24 of 45 states
$49,770
National avg. for Museum Technicians and Conservators
How much do Museum Technicians and Conservators make in Ohio?
The median annual salary for Museum Technicians and Conservators in Ohio is $47,570 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $52,700.
What is the salary range for a Museum Technicians and Conservators in Ohio?
Salaries for Museum Technicians and Conservators in Ohio range from $33,280 at the 10th percentile to $80,750 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $39,870 and $58,890.
What is the starting salary for a Museum Technicians and Conservators in Ohio?
Entry-level Museum Technicians and Conservators positions in Ohio typically start around $33,280 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $39,870 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Museum Technicians and Conservators in Ohio?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 350 people are employed as Museum Technicians and Conservators in Ohio.
What is the hourly rate for a Museum Technicians and Conservators in Ohio?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Museum Technicians and Conservators in Ohio is approximately $22.87 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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