Museum Technicians and Conservators Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$47,460
↑ 24.9% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Museum Technicians and Conservators — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Museum Technicians and Conservators — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 24.9% since 2011 ($38,010 → $47,460)
🏆Peak year: 2023 at $48,670
🦠COVID impact: Salary rose 2.9% from 2019 to 2020, likely reflecting workforce composition changes.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately -15%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $47,460 | -2.5% |
| 2023 | $48,670 | +3.0% |
| 2022 | $47,270 | -0.8% |
| 2021 | $47,630 | +4.2% |
| 2020 | $45,710 | +2.9% |
| 2019 | $44,430 | +3.3% |
| 2018 | $43,020 | +5.8% |
| 2017 | $40,670 | +1.6% |
| 2016 | $40,040 | -0.7% |
| 2015 | $40,340 | +1.0% |
| 2014 | $39,940 | -0.2% |
| 2013 | $40,020 | +4.7% |
| 2012 | $38,220 | +0.6% |
| 2011 | $38,010 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.