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Museum Technicians and Conservators Salary in Texas
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Museum Technicians and Conservators make in Texas?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$45,880
Median Annual Salary
▲
+33.7% vs 2024
$46,100
Mean Salary
$45,880
Median Salary
$22.06
Hourly Rate
670 people work as Museum Technicians and Conservators in Texas
Museum Technicians and Conservators salary by percentile in Texas
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Museum Technicians and Conservators in Texas earn a median salary of $45,880 per year ($3,823/month).
This is 7.8% below the national average of $49,770.
Texas ranks #29 out of 45 states for Museum Technicians and Conservators pay.
Approximately 670 people work in this occupation across Texas.
Salaries increased by 33.7% 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 Texas
Salaries for Museum Technicians and Conservators in Texas range from $24,770 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $71,000 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $31,910 and $52,600.
Median $45,880
P10: $24,770P25: $31,910P75: $52,600P90: $71,000
10th
$24,770
25th
$31,910
Median
$45,880
75th
$52,600
90th
$71,000
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$24,770
$11.91
$2,064
25th Percentile
$31,910
$15.34
$2,659
Median (50th)
$45,880
$22.06
$3,823
75th Percentile
$52,600
$25.29
$4,383
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$71,000
$34.13
$5,916
Note: The mean (average) salary of $46,100 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#29
Texas ranks #29 of 45 states
$49,770
National avg. for Museum Technicians and Conservators
How much do Museum Technicians and Conservators make in Texas?
The median annual salary for Museum Technicians and Conservators in Texas is $45,880 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $46,100.
What is the salary range for a Museum Technicians and Conservators in Texas?
Salaries for Museum Technicians and Conservators in Texas range from $24,770 at the 10th percentile to $71,000 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $31,910 and $52,600.
What is the starting salary for a Museum Technicians and Conservators in Texas?
Entry-level Museum Technicians and Conservators positions in Texas typically start around $24,770 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $31,910 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Museum Technicians and Conservators in Texas?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 670 people are employed as Museum Technicians and Conservators in Texas.
What is the hourly rate for a Museum Technicians and Conservators in Texas?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Museum Technicians and Conservators in Texas is approximately $22.06 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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