Museum Technicians and Conservators Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $31,740 -33.1% vs national
Median hourly $15.26
10th percentile $18,550
90th percentile $59,350
Employed locally 200
National median $47,460

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $18,550
    25th
    $23,000
    50th (median)
    $31,740
    75th
    $46,240
    90th
    $59,350

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Museum Technicians and Conservators salary vs area income 39% Median Museum Technicians and Conservators salary is 61% 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
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $45,520
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $43,450
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $27,270

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $61,950
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $64,230
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $27,540
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $63,610
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $30,890
    Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary $133,610

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Museum Technicians and Conservators in Houston, TX is $15.26, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.65 or more per hour.

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

    The median Museum Technicians and Conservators salary in Houston, TX is 33.1% 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Museum Technicians and Conservators (10th percentile) earn around $18,550 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $23,000.