Museum Technicians and Conservators Salary in Portland, OR-WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA

Median annual salary $48,510 +2.2% vs national
Median hourly $23.32
10th percentile $39,540
90th percentile $58,630
National median $47,460

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,540
    25th
    $44,010
    50th (median)
    $48,510
    75th
    $56,810
    90th
    $58,630

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,573 2023 • Census ACS
    Museum Technicians and Conservators salary vs area income 51% Median Museum Technicians and Conservators salary is 49% 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
    New York $64,680
    California $58,960
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $51,940
    Colorado $51,780
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $50,920

    Related occupations in Portland, OR-WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $38,060
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $80,270
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $86,770
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $39,620
    Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary $124,890
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $84,250

    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, OR-WA is $23.32, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.76 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, OR-WA is 2.2% 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 Portland?

    Entry-level Museum Technicians and Conservators (10th percentile) earn around $39,540 per year in Portland, OR-WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,010.