Museum Technicians and Conservators Salary in San Jose, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $60,300 +27.1% vs national
Median hourly $28.99
10th percentile $43,640
90th percentile $85,130
Employed locally 60
National median $47,460

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,640
    25th
    $48,290
    50th (median)
    $60,300
    75th
    $73,910
    90th
    $85,130

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Museum Technicians and Conservators salary vs area income 38% Median Museum Technicians and Conservators salary is 62% 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
    California $58,960
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $58,540

    Related occupations in San Jose, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $99,780
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $46,380
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $103,640
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $101,590
    Self-Enrichment Teachers $57,190
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $48,220

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Museum Technicians and Conservators in San Jose, CA is $28.99, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.47 or more per hour.

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

    The median Museum Technicians and Conservators salary in San Jose, CA is 27.1% 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 Jose?

    Entry-level Museum Technicians and Conservators (10th percentile) earn around $43,640 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,290.