Museum Technicians and Conservators Salary in New York

Ranked #3 of 45 · NY

28.5% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $73,780 ≈ $35/hr
Median annual salary $74,550
Employment 1,050

Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)

P10 $46,000P25 $58,030 Median $74,550P75 $83,360P90 $103,800

About 80% of museum technicians and conservatorss in New York earn between $46,000 and $103,800. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.

Compared to the U.S.

New York
$73,780
U.S. average
$57,410

The mean museum technicians and conservators salary in New York is $73,780, about 28.5% above the U.S. average ($57,410). That works out to roughly $35/hr at 2,080 hours per year.

Metro Areas in New York

Metro areaMedianMeanEmployment
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $77,030 $76,720 820
Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $66,620 $70,470 70
Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $65,310 $67,370 40
Rochester, NY $51,070 $57,160 50

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do museum technicians and conservators make in New York?

The median museum technicians and conservators salary in New York is $74,550 per year (mean $73,780), and about 80% earn between $46,000 and $103,800.

How much do museum technicians and conservators make per hour in New York?

Roughly $35 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $73,780 and 2,080 work hours per year.

Is New York a high-paying state for museum technicians and conservators?

New York ranks #3 of 45 states for museum technicians and conservators pay. Its mean salary of $73,780 is about 28.5% above the U.S. average of $57,410.

Which metro areas in New York pay museum technicians and conservators the most?

The highest-paying metro areas in New York for museum technicians and conservators are New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ ($77,030), Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY ($66,620), Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY ($65,310), by median annual wage.

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