Museum Technicians and Conservators Salary in California
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 10 metro areas • California
Museum Technicians and Conservators in California earn a median salary of $54,936 per year on average across 10 metro and nonmetro areas, +15.8% vs the national median of $47,460. An estimated 1,670 museum technicians and conservators are employed across California, with salaries ranging from $36,050 to $75,100 depending on location.
$54,936
Avg median salary in California
$75,100
Highest paying metro
$36,050
Lowest paying metro
1,670
Employed in California
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Museum Technicians and Conservators salaries by city in California
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Cruz, CA | $75,100 | $58,790 | $75,100 | 30 |
| San Francisco, CA | $72,480 | $57,350 | $78,860 | 470 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $60,670 | $48,250 | $70,710 | 640 |
| San Jose, CA | $60,300 | $48,290 | $73,910 | 60 |
| Sacramento, CA | $58,540 | $46,150 | $77,180 | 60 |
| Riverside, CA | $51,290 | $42,170 | $70,270 | 70 |
| San Diego, CA | $47,980 | $38,370 | $67,640 | 200 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $47,900 | $44,100 | $62,830 | 50 |
| Salinas, CA | $39,050 | $38,910 | $54,160 | 40 |
| Fresno, CA | $36,050 | $36,050 | $38,900 | 50 |