Museum Technicians and Conservators Salary in Los Angeles, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA

Median annual salary $60,670 +27.8% vs national
Median hourly $29.17
10th percentile $42,950
90th percentile $78,830
Employed locally 640
National median $47,460

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,950
    25th
    $48,250
    50th (median)
    $60,670
    75th
    $70,710
    90th
    $78,830

    Los Angeles economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,525 2023 • Census ACS
    Museum Technicians and Conservators salary vs area income 65% Median Museum Technicians and Conservators salary is 35% 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
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $75,100
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $72,480
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $60,320
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $60,300
    California $58,960
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $58,540

    Related occupations in Los Angeles, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $45,420
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $100,580
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $56,210
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $97,970
    Self-Enrichment Teachers $47,770
    Tutors $42,300

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Museum Technicians and Conservators in Los Angeles, CA is $29.17, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.31 or more per hour.

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

    The median Museum Technicians and Conservators salary in Los Angeles, CA is 27.8% 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 Los Angeles?

    Entry-level Museum Technicians and Conservators (10th percentile) earn around $42,950 per year in Los Angeles, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,250.