Museum Technicians and Conservators Salary in Bozeman, MT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bozeman, MT

Median annual salary $43,560 -8.2% vs national
Median hourly $20.94
10th percentile $36,530
90th percentile $60,240
Employed locally 30
National median $47,460

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,530
    25th
    $37,450
    50th (median)
    $43,560
    75th
    $47,090
    90th
    $60,240

    Bozeman economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,454 2023 • Census ACS
    Museum Technicians and Conservators salary vs area income 50% Median Museum Technicians and Conservators salary is 50% 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

    Related occupations in Bozeman, MT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $36,920
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $49,920
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $62,610
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $65,310
    Self-Enrichment Teachers $45,400
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $36,510

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Museum Technicians and Conservators in Bozeman, MT is $20.94, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.96 or more per hour.

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

    The median Museum Technicians and Conservators salary in Bozeman, MT is 8.2% 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 Bozeman?

    Entry-level Museum Technicians and Conservators (10th percentile) earn around $36,530 per year in Bozeman, MT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,450.