Museum Technicians and Conservators Salary in San Francisco, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA

Median annual salary $72,480 +52.7% vs national
Median hourly $34.85
10th percentile $44,010
90th percentile $96,040
Employed locally 470
National median $47,460

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,010
    25th
    $57,350
    50th (median)
    $72,480
    75th
    $78,860
    90th
    $96,040

    San Francisco economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $133,780 2023 • Census ACS
    Museum Technicians and Conservators salary vs area income 54% Median Museum Technicians and Conservators salary is 46% 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
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $70,370
    Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA $66,460

    Nearby metros — Museum Technicians and Conservators salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $75,100
    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
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $58,540

    Related occupations in San Francisco, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $47,630
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $98,890
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $99,840
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $64,090
    Self-Enrichment Teachers $57,610
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $49,190

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Museum Technicians and Conservators in San Francisco, CA is $34.85, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.95 or more per hour.

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

    The median Museum Technicians and Conservators salary in San Francisco, CA is 52.7% 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 San Francisco?

    Entry-level Museum Technicians and Conservators (10th percentile) earn around $44,010 per year in San Francisco, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,350.