Museum Technicians and Conservators Salary in Cleveland, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cleveland, OH

Median annual salary $48,270 +1.7% vs national
Median hourly $23.21
10th percentile $40,070
90th percentile $71,930
Employed locally 90
National median $47,460

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,070
    25th
    $42,730
    50th (median)
    $48,270
    75th
    $59,530
    90th
    $71,930

    Cleveland economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,507 2023 • Census ACS
    Museum Technicians and Conservators salary vs area income 70% Median Museum Technicians and Conservators salary is 30% 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
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $47,670
    Ohio $47,060
    Columbus, OH $46,170
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $45,860

    Related occupations in Cleveland, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $77,500
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $36,160
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $77,240
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $64,510
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $34,320
    Special Education Teachers, Middle School $76,640

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Museum Technicians and Conservators in Cleveland, OH is $23.21, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.82 or more per hour.

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

    The median Museum Technicians and Conservators salary in Cleveland, OH is 1.7% 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 Cleveland?

    Entry-level Museum Technicians and Conservators (10th percentile) earn around $40,070 per year in Cleveland, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,730.