Museum Technicians and Conservators Salary in Richmond, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Richmond, VA

Median annual salary $47,130 -0.7% vs national
Median hourly $22.66
10th percentile $36,900
90th percentile $73,130
Employed locally 60
National median $47,460

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,900
    25th
    $38,630
    50th (median)
    $47,130
    75th
    $62,570
    90th
    $73,130

    Richmond economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,405 2023 • Census ACS
    Museum Technicians and Conservators salary vs area income 56% Median Museum Technicians and Conservators salary is 44% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $74,370
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $60,300
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $48,580
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $48,510
    Pennsylvania $46,230
    Nevada $42,800

    Related occupations in Richmond, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $59,020
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $60,370
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $34,810
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $33,810
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $59,360
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $37,510

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Museum Technicians and Conservators in Richmond, VA is $22.66, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.21 or more per hour.

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

    The median Museum Technicians and Conservators salary in Richmond, VA is 0.7% 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 Richmond?

    Entry-level Museum Technicians and Conservators (10th percentile) earn around $36,900 per year in Richmond, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,630.