Museum Technicians and Conservators Salary in Portland, ME

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-South Portland, ME

Median annual salary $46,050 -3% vs national
Median hourly $22.14
10th percentile $34,290
90th percentile $67,040
Employed locally 50
National median $47,460

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,290
    25th
    $37,740
    50th (median)
    $46,050
    75th
    $57,890
    90th
    $67,040

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,602 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

    Nearby metros — Museum Technicians and Conservators salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $63,490
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $58,540
    New Mexico $51,170
    Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN $49,240
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $44,460
    Eastern North Carolina nonmetropolitan area $37,860

    Related occupations in Portland, ME

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $46,590
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $75,460
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $67,240
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $65,430
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $36,680
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $34,910

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Museum Technicians and Conservators in Portland, ME is $22.14, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.67 or more per hour.

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

    The median Museum Technicians and Conservators salary in Portland, ME is 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 Portland?

    Entry-level Museum Technicians and Conservators (10th percentile) earn around $34,290 per year in Portland, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,740.