Museum Technicians and Conservators Salary in Omaha, NE-IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Omaha, NE-IA

Median annual salary $45,460 -4.2% vs national
Median hourly $21.86
10th percentile $37,330
90th percentile $70,310
Employed locally 40
National median $47,460

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,330
    25th
    $37,680
    50th (median)
    $45,460
    75th
    $54,990
    90th
    $70,310

    Omaha economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $83,023 2023 • Census ACS
    Museum Technicians and Conservators salary vs area income 55% Median Museum Technicians and Conservators salary is 45% 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
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $70,370
    Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA $66,460
    Connecticut $66,070
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $64,680
    New York $64,680
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $62,900

    Related occupations in Omaha, NE-IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $31,210
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $61,620
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $61,900
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $48,250
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $62,470
    Self-Enrichment Teachers $38,980

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Museum Technicians and Conservators in Omaha, NE-IA is $21.86, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.80 or more per hour.

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

    The median Museum Technicians and Conservators salary in Omaha, NE-IA is 4.2% 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 Omaha?

    Entry-level Museum Technicians and Conservators (10th percentile) earn around $37,330 per year in Omaha, NE-IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,680.