Museum Technicians and Conservators Salary in Santa Cruz, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA

Median annual salary $75,100 +58.2% vs national
Median hourly $36.11
10th percentile $48,230
90th percentile $93,400
Employed locally 30
National median $47,460

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,230
    25th
    $58,790
    50th (median)
    $75,100
    75th
    $75,100
    90th
    $93,400

    Santa Cruz economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $109,266 2023 • Census ACS
    Museum Technicians and Conservators salary vs area income 69% Median Museum Technicians and Conservators salary is 31% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Museum Technicians and Conservators

    Metro areaMedian salary
    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
    Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA $66,460

    Nearby metros — Museum Technicians and Conservators salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    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
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $58,540

    Related occupations in Santa Cruz, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $45,820
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $80,630
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $82,170
    Self-Enrichment Teachers $50,710
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $60,060
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $45,250

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Museum Technicians and Conservators in Santa Cruz, CA is $36.11, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.90 or more per hour.

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

    The median Museum Technicians and Conservators salary in Santa Cruz, CA is 58.2% 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 Santa Cruz?

    Entry-level Museum Technicians and Conservators (10th percentile) earn around $48,230 per year in Santa Cruz, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,790.