Archivists, Curators, and Museum Technicians Salary in United States (2024)

The average salary for Archivists, Curators, and Museum Technicians in the United States is around $60900 per year.

How much do Archivists, Curators, and Museum Technicians make in the United States?

In the United States, Archivists, Curators, and Museum Technicians earn an average hourly wage of $29.28 and a mean annual wage of $60900.

Mean Hourly Wage

$29.28

Mean Annual Wage

$60900

Archivists, Curators, and Museum Technicians earnings by experience

For Archivists, Curators, and Museum Technicians positions in the United States, hourly wages vary widely. The 10th percentile earns approximately $15.3 per hour, while those at the 25th percentile earn about $19.45 per hour. The median hourly wage stands at $25.68, and at the 75th percentile, it increases to $35.73. The top earners, at the 90th percentile, command an impressive $47.36 hourly.

When considering annual wages for Archivists, Curators, and Museum Technicians roles, the distribution remains diverse. At the 10th percentile, workers earn around $31820 annually, while those at the 25th percentile make about $40460 annually. The median annual wage, however, is $53420. For the 75th percentile, the figure rises to $74320, and at the 90th percentile, it peaks at $98500 per year.

Earnings for Starting level Archivists, Curators, and Museum Technicians

10th Percentile Hourly Wage

$15.3

10th Percentile Annual Wage

$31820

Earnings for Junior-level Archivists, Curators, and Museum Technicians

25th Percentile Hourly Wage

$19.45

25th Percentile Annual Wage

$40460

Earnings for Mid-level Archivists, Curators, and Museum Technicians

Median Hourly Wage

$25.68

Median Annual Wage

$53420

Earnings for Senior-level Archivists, Curators, and Museum Technicians

75th Percentile Hourly Wage

$35.73

75th Percentile Annual Wage

$74320

Earnings for Top-level Archivists, Curators, and Museum Technicians

90th Percentile Hourly Wage

$47.36

90th Percentile Annual Wage

$98500

Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics by U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Last updated: May 2023)