Museum Technicians and Conservators Salary in Indianapolis, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN

Median annual salary $49,240 +3.8% vs national
Median hourly $23.67
10th percentile $30,920
90th percentile $80,490
Employed locally 70
National median $47,460

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,920
    25th
    $36,380
    50th (median)
    $49,240
    75th
    $53,000
    90th
    $80,490

    Indianapolis economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,065 2023 • Census ACS
    Museum Technicians and Conservators salary vs area income 64% Median Museum Technicians and Conservators salary is 36% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $74,370
    Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA $66,460
    Washington $58,470
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $51,290
    Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $50,270
    Wyoming $49,250

    Related occupations in Indianapolis, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $59,990
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $30,890
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $62,440
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $60,050
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $36,190
    Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary $103,000

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Museum Technicians and Conservators in Indianapolis, IN is $23.67, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.15 or more per hour.

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

    The median Museum Technicians and Conservators salary in Indianapolis, IN is 3.8% 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 Indianapolis?

    Entry-level Museum Technicians and Conservators (10th percentile) earn around $30,920 per year in Indianapolis, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,380.