SOC 25-4013 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Museum Technicians and Conservators — Louisiana
Louisiana · 2 metro areas compared
The median wage for Museum Technicians and Conservators in Louisiana is $32,350 per year, substantially below the national median of $51,440 — a gap of 37.1%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Museum Technicians and Conservators in Louisiana is $32,350 per year, substantially below the national median of $51,440 — a gap of 37.1%. Pay ranges from under $30,230 at the tenth percentile to more than $52,640 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $30,440 to $38,760.
Employment stands at 200, or 0.1 jobs per thousand held locally. Among the 45 states with published data for this occupation, Louisiana ranks 45th by median wage. New Orleans leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $34,020. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 602nd of 679 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,230 | −41.2% |
| 25th | $30,440 | −40.8% |
| Median (50th) | $32,350 | −37.1% |
| 75th | $38,760 | −24.7% |
| 90th | $52,640 | +2.3% |
| Mean | $37,430 | −27.2% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Louisiana
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Orleans | $34,020 | 130 | |
| 2 | Baton Rouge | $32,350 | 40 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Louisiana run 11.8% below the national average, so the median of $32,350 goes as far as $36,678 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 28.7% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$32,350as reported by BLSLocal price level
88.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$36,678US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $32,350 a year, 37.1% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $30,230 to $52,640 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 200 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 45th of 45 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is New Orleans, at $34,020.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Museum Technicians and Conservators in Louisiana?
The median annual wage is $32,350, or $15.56 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $51,440, so pay in Louisiana is 37.1% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Louisiana earns more than $52,640 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $30,230 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in New Orleans, at $34,020 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 200 jobs in this occupation in Louisiana. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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