Museum Technicians and Conservators Salary in Minneapolis, MN-WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI

Median annual salary $47,570 +0.2% vs national
Median hourly $22.87
10th percentile $38,900
90th percentile $69,660
Employed locally 120
National median $47,460

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,900
    25th
    $40,600
    50th (median)
    $47,570
    75th
    $61,300
    90th
    $69,660

    Minneapolis economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $98,180 2023 • Census ACS
    Museum Technicians and Conservators salary vs area income 48% Median Museum Technicians and Conservators salary is 52% 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

    Related occupations in Minneapolis, MN-WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $42,010
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $76,100
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $65,680
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $38,670
    Self-Enrichment Teachers $43,230
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $48,710

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Museum Technicians and Conservators in Minneapolis, MN-WI is $22.87, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.18 or more per hour.

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

    The median Museum Technicians and Conservators salary in Minneapolis, MN-WI is 0.2% 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 Minneapolis?

    Entry-level Museum Technicians and Conservators (10th percentile) earn around $38,900 per year in Minneapolis, MN-WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,600.