Museum Technicians and Conservators Salary in Sacramento, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA

Median annual salary $58,540 +23.3% vs national
Median hourly $28.14
10th percentile $43,000
90th percentile $77,180
Employed locally 60
National median $47,460

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,000
    25th
    $46,150
    50th (median)
    $58,540
    75th
    $77,180
    90th
    $77,180

    Sacramento economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,986 2023 • Census ACS
    Museum Technicians and Conservators salary vs area income 62% Median Museum Technicians and Conservators salary is 38% 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
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $75,100
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $72,480
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $60,670
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $60,320
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $60,300
    California $58,960

    Related occupations in Sacramento, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $44,330
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $98,270
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $103,640
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $57,680
    Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary $57,660
    Teachers and Instructors, All Other $78,590

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Museum Technicians and Conservators in Sacramento, CA is $28.14, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.55 or more per hour.

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

    The median Museum Technicians and Conservators salary in Sacramento, CA is 23.3% 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 Sacramento?

    Entry-level Museum Technicians and Conservators (10th percentile) earn around $43,000 per year in Sacramento, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,150.