Museum Technicians and Conservators Salary in Santa Maria, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA

Median annual salary $47,900 +0.9% vs national
Median hourly $23.03
10th percentile $37,630
90th percentile $80,350
Employed locally 50
National median $47,460

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,630
    25th
    $44,100
    50th (median)
    $47,900
    75th
    $62,830
    90th
    $80,350

    Santa Maria economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,977 2023 • Census ACS
    Museum Technicians and Conservators salary vs area income 50% Median Museum Technicians and Conservators salary is 50% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $60,300
    California $58,960

    Related occupations in Santa Maria, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $44,930
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $100,060
    Postsecondary Teachers, All Other $79,400
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $99,930
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $49,470
    Self-Enrichment Teachers $45,470

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Museum Technicians and Conservators in Santa Maria, CA is $23.03, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.38 or more per hour.

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

    The median Museum Technicians and Conservators salary in Santa Maria, CA is 0.9% 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 Maria?

    Entry-level Museum Technicians and Conservators (10th percentile) earn around $37,630 per year in Santa Maria, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,100.