Museum Technician and Conservator salary
Updated Updated for 2026 tax law
A museum technician and conservator earns a median of $51,440 a year ($24.73 an hour) in the US, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The average is $57,410. About 12,310 people work in this job.
Take-home pay on $51,440
- Gross pay
- $1,978.46
- Federal income tax
- −$153.57
- Social Security (6.2%)
- −$122.66
- Medicare (1.45%)
- −$28.69
- Texas income tax
- $0.00No state income tax on wages
- Take-home pay
- $1,673.54
Annual breakdown
- Gross
- $51,440
- Federal
- $3,993
- FICA
- $3,935
- State + local
- $0
- Net
- $43,512
- Marginal federal rate
- 12.0%
- Marginal state rate
- 0.0%
2026 federal brackets (Rev. Proc. 2025-32) and 2026 state rules. Estimates assume wages are your only income and use annual liability, so your actual withholding can differ slightly.
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BLS occupation: Museum Technicians and Conservators. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (SOC 25-4013). Excludes the self-employed.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a museum technician and conservator make an hour?
The median hourly wage is $24.73; the average is $27.60.
What is the salary range for a museum technician and conservator?
The bottom 10% earn under $33,780 and the top 10% earn over $87,530 a year.
How much is $51,440 after taxes?
About $43,512 a year in Texas (no state income tax) or $41,717 in California for a single filer in 2026.
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