SOC 25-4013 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Museum Technicians and Conservators — Sacramento
Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA · 8 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Sacramento, CA comes to $60,540 a year, ahead of the national median of $51,440 by 17.7%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Sacramento, CA comes to $60,540 a year, ahead of the national median of $51,440 by 17.7%. Pay ranges from under $39,100 at the tenth percentile to more than $80,190 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $47,330 to $80,190.
Employment stands at 60, or 0.1 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Santa Cruz records the highest median at $75,100. Of the 648 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 399th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,100 | −24.0% |
| 25th | $47,330 | −8.0% |
| Median (50th) | $60,540 | +17.7% |
| 75th | $80,190 | +55.9% |
| 90th | $80,190 | +55.9% |
| Mean | $59,710 | +16.1% |
Other metro areas in California
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Santa Cruz | $75,100 | 30 | |
| 2 | San Francisco | $75,020 | 420 | |
| 3 | San Jose | $62,290 | 40 | |
| 4 | Riverside | $61,040 | 80 | |
| 5 | Los Angeles | $60,510 | — | |
| 6 | San Diego | $56,590 | 180 | |
| 7 | Santa Maria | $51,170 | 40 | |
| 8 | Fresno | $37,290 | 50 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Sacramento run 10.7% above the national average, so the median of $60,540 buys what $54,688 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 6.3% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$60,540as reported by BLSLocal price level
110.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$54,688US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $60,540 a year, 17.7% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $39,100 to $80,190 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 60 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Santa Cruz, at $75,100.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Museum Technicians and Conservators in Sacramento, CA?
The median annual wage is $60,540, or $29.11 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 Sacramento, CA is 17.7% 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 Sacramento, CA earns more than $80,190 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $39,100 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 Cruz, at $75,100 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 60 jobs in this occupation in Sacramento, CA. 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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