Museum Technicians and Conservators Salary in Santa Fe, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Fe, NM

Median annual salary $54,790 +15.4% vs national
Median hourly $26.34
10th percentile $45,550
90th percentile $66,990
Employed locally 50
National median $47,460

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,550
    25th
    $48,780
    50th (median)
    $54,790
    75th
    $56,350
    90th
    $66,990

    Santa Fe economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,689 2023 • Census ACS
    Museum Technicians and Conservators salary vs area income 73% Median Museum Technicians and Conservators salary is 27% 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
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $63,490
    Albuquerque, NM $51,170
    Eastern North Carolina nonmetropolitan area $37,860
    Kansas nonmetropolitan area $31,220
    Western North Carolina nonmetropolitan area $21,810

    Related occupations in Santa Fe, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $65,930
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $30,700
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $77,500
    Self-Enrichment Teachers $55,480
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $37,200
    Tutors $38,020

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Museum Technicians and Conservators in Santa Fe, NM is $26.34, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.91 or more per hour.

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

    The median Museum Technicians and Conservators salary in Santa Fe, NM is 15.4% 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 Fe?

    Entry-level Museum Technicians and Conservators (10th percentile) earn around $45,550 per year in Santa Fe, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,780.