Museum Technicians and Conservators Salary in Atlanta, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA

Median annual salary $50,270 +5.9% vs national
Median hourly $24.17
10th percentile $30,030
90th percentile $94,560
Employed locally 110
National median $47,460

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,030
    25th
    $40,330
    50th (median)
    $50,270
    75th
    $68,900
    90th
    $94,560

    Atlanta economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,338 2023 • Census ACS
    Museum Technicians and Conservators salary vs area income 58% Median Museum Technicians and Conservators salary is 42% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Museum Technicians and Conservators

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $75,100
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $74,370
    District of Columbia $74,300
    Maryland $72,950
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $72,480
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $70,370

    Nearby metros — Museum Technicians and Conservators salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $40,320
    Michigan $38,140
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $35,380

    Related occupations in Atlanta, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $75,190
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $28,770
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $76,070
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $76,080
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $38,390
    Teachers and Instructors, All Other $59,890

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Museum Technicians and Conservators make per hour in Atlanta?

    The median hourly wage for Museum Technicians and Conservators in Atlanta, GA is $24.17, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.36 or more per hour.

    Is Atlanta above or below average for Museum Technicians and Conservators salaries?

    The median Museum Technicians and Conservators salary in Atlanta, GA is 5.9% above the national median of $47,460. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Museum Technicians and Conservators in Atlanta?

    Entry-level Museum Technicians and Conservators (10th percentile) earn around $30,030 per year in Atlanta, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,330.