Museum Technicians and Conservators Salary in San Antonio, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX

Median annual salary $27,270 -42.5% vs national
Median hourly $13.11
10th percentile $18,390
90th percentile $45,520
Employed locally 90
National median $47,460

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $18,390
    25th
    $23,770
    50th (median)
    $27,270
    75th
    $42,160
    90th
    $45,520

    San Antonio economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,297 2023 • Census ACS
    Museum Technicians and Conservators salary vs area income 37% Median Museum Technicians and Conservators salary is 63% 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
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $45,520
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $43,450
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $31,740

    Related occupations in San Antonio, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$60,220
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$60,430
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$24,070
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$60,600
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$60,270
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$30,510

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Museum Technicians and Conservators in San Antonio, TX is $13.11, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.38 or more per hour.

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

    The median Museum Technicians and Conservators salary in San Antonio, TX is 42.5% 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 San Antonio?

    Entry-level Museum Technicians and Conservators (10th percentile) earn around $18,390 per year in San Antonio, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $23,770.