Museum Technicians and Conservators Salary in Austin, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX

Median annual salary $43,450 -8.4% vs national
Median hourly $20.89
10th percentile $20,060
90th percentile $61,810
Employed locally 70
National median $47,460

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $20,060
    25th
    $28,610
    50th (median)
    $43,450
    75th
    $52,480
    90th
    $61,810

    Austin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,638 2023 • Census ACS
    Museum Technicians and Conservators salary vs area income 45% Median Museum Technicians and Conservators salary is 55% 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
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $45,520
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $31,740
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $27,270

    Related occupations in Austin, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $59,590
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $30,380
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $61,820
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $60,250
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School $59,170
    Instructional Coordinators $74,810

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Museum Technicians and Conservators in Austin, TX is $20.89, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.79 or more per hour.

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

    The median Museum Technicians and Conservators salary in Austin, TX is 8.4% below 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 Austin?

    Entry-level Museum Technicians and Conservators (10th percentile) earn around $20,060 per year in Austin, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,610.