Museum Technicians and Conservators Salary in Dallas, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX

Median annual salary $45,520 -4.1% vs national
Median hourly $21.89
10th percentile $25,320
90th percentile $71,660
Employed locally 200
National median $47,460

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $25,320
    25th
    $30,720
    50th (median)
    $45,520
    75th
    $60,690
    90th
    $71,660

    Dallas economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,155 2023 • Census ACS
    Museum Technicians and Conservators salary vs area income 52% Median Museum Technicians and Conservators salary is 48% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $43,450
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $31,740
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $27,270

    Related occupations in Dallas, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $63,700
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $64,180
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $28,610
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $64,230
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $31,490
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School $61,740

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Museum Technicians and Conservators in Dallas, TX is $21.89, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.64 or more per hour.

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

    The median Museum Technicians and Conservators salary in Dallas, TX is 4.1% 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 Dallas?

    Entry-level Museum Technicians and Conservators (10th percentile) earn around $25,320 per year in Dallas, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,720.