Museum Technicians and Conservators Salary in Columbus, OH

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

Median annual salary $46,170 -2.7% vs national
Median hourly $22.20
10th percentile $38,540
90th percentile $59,580
Employed locally 50
National median $47,460

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,540
    25th
    $40,880
    50th (median)
    $46,170
    75th
    $57,270
    90th
    $59,580

    Columbus economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,847 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
    Cleveland, OH $48,270
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $47,670
    Ohio $47,060
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $45,860

    Related occupations in Columbus, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $76,940
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $79,320
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $35,410
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $60,720
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $31,610
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $36,560

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Museum Technicians and Conservators in Columbus, OH is $22.20, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.97 or more per hour.

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

    The median Museum Technicians and Conservators salary in Columbus, OH is 2.7% 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 Columbus?

    Entry-level Museum Technicians and Conservators (10th percentile) earn around $38,540 per year in Columbus, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,880.