Museum Technicians and Conservators Salary in Milwaukee, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI

Median annual salary $43,000 -9.4% vs national
Median hourly $20.67
10th percentile $25,880
90th percentile $60,590
Employed locally 40
National median $47,460

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $25,880
    25th
    $31,160
    50th (median)
    $43,000
    75th
    $50,290
    90th
    $60,590

    Milwaukee economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,404 2023 • Census ACS
    Museum Technicians and Conservators salary vs area income 56% Median Museum Technicians and Conservators salary is 44% 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
    Wisconsin $32,940
    Madison, WI $27,900

    Related occupations in Milwaukee, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $63,150
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $37,210
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $63,780
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $34,980
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $63,720
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $39,940

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Museum Technicians and Conservators in Milwaukee, WI is $20.67, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.47 or more per hour.

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

    The median Museum Technicians and Conservators salary in Milwaukee, WI is 9.4% 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 Milwaukee?

    Entry-level Museum Technicians and Conservators (10th percentile) earn around $25,880 per year in Milwaukee, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,160.