Museum Technicians and Conservators Salary in Madison, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Madison, WI

Median annual salary $27,900 -41.2% vs national
Median hourly $13.41
10th percentile $26,240
90th percentile $55,160
Employed locally 70
National median $47,460

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,240
    25th
    $26,910
    50th (median)
    $27,900
    75th
    $47,980
    90th
    $55,160

    Madison economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,827 2023 • Census ACS
    Museum Technicians and Conservators salary vs area income 32% Median Museum Technicians and Conservators salary is 68% 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
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $51,660
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $47,570
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $47,520
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $43,000
    Wisconsin $32,940

    Related occupations in Madison, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $63,030
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $36,330
    Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary $82,060
    Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary $46,050
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $36,970
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $61,710

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Museum Technicians and Conservators in Madison, WI is $13.41, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.06 or more per hour.

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

    The median Museum Technicians and Conservators salary in Madison, WI is 41.2% 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 Madison?

    Entry-level Museum Technicians and Conservators (10th percentile) earn around $26,240 per year in Madison, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $26,910.