Museum Technicians and Conservators Salary in Phoenix, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ

Median annual salary $44,460 -6.3% vs national
Median hourly $21.37
10th percentile $32,710
90th percentile $77,780
Employed locally 70
National median $47,460

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,710
    25th
    $38,480
    50th (median)
    $44,460
    75th
    $62,090
    90th
    $77,780

    Phoenix economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,703 2023 • Census ACS
    Museum Technicians and Conservators salary vs area income 52% Median Museum Technicians and Conservators salary is 48% 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 Phoenix, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$62,270
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$35,640
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$60,070
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$35,390
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$60,440
    Instructional Coordinators$63,800

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Museum Technicians and Conservators in Phoenix, AZ is $21.37, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.13 or more per hour.

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

    The median Museum Technicians and Conservators salary in Phoenix, AZ is 6.3% 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 Phoenix?

    Entry-level Museum Technicians and Conservators (10th percentile) earn around $32,710 per year in Phoenix, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,480.