SOC 25-4013 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Museum Technicians and Conservators — New Mexico
New Mexico · 1 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in New Mexico comes to $56,670 a year, ahead of the national median of $51,440 by 10.2%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in New Mexico comes to $56,670 a year, ahead of the national median of $51,440 by 10.2%. Pay ranges from under $30,250 at the tenth percentile to more than $69,490 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $47,220 to $66,140.
The area has 100 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 1.45 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Among the 45 states with published data for this occupation, New Mexico ranks 10th by median wage. Santa Fe leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $56,670. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 326th of 634 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,250 | −41.2% |
| 25th | $47,220 | −8.2% |
| Median (50th) | $56,670 | +10.2% |
| 75th | $66,140 | +28.6% |
| 90th | $69,490 | +35.1% |
| Mean | $54,960 | +6.8% |
Highest-paying metro areas in New Mexico
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Santa Fe | $56,670 | 40 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in New Mexico run 7.8% below the national average, so the median of $56,670 goes as far as $61,464 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 19.5% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$56,670as reported by BLSLocal price level
92.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$61,464US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $56,670 a year, 10.2% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $30,250 to $69,490 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 100 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 10th of 45 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Santa Fe, at $56,670.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Museum Technicians and Conservators in New Mexico?
The median annual wage is $56,670, or $27.25 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 New Mexico is 10.2% higher. 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 New Mexico earns more than $69,490 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $30,250 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 Santa Fe, at $56,670 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 100 jobs in this occupation in New Mexico. 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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