Archivists, Curators, and Museum Technicians Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for archivists, curators, and museum technicianss across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
National mean salary $65,960 ≈ $32/hr
National median salary $60,330
Total employment 32,430 nationwide
State-level and metro breakdowns aren’t published for this aggregate occupation group. National figures are shown above; browse a specific occupation for full state detail.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do archivists, curators, and museum technicians make in the U.S.?
The median archivists, curators, and museum technicians salary in the United States is $60,330 per year (mean $65,960), and about 80% earn between $37,030 and $101,400.
How much do archivists, curators, and museum technicians make per hour?
Roughly $32 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $65,960 and 2,080 work hours per year.