SOC 25-4013 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Museum Technicians and Conservators — Utah
Utah
The median wage for Museum Technicians and Conservators in Utah is $35,430 per year, substantially below the national median of $51,440 — a gap of 31.1%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Museum Technicians and Conservators in Utah is $35,430 per year, substantially below the national median of $51,440 — a gap of 31.1%. Half of workers earn between $28,230 and $50,780. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $28,230 and the ninetieth at $64,260.
Employment stands at 100, or 0.1 jobs per thousand held locally. Utah ranks number 44th out of 45 states by median pay for this occupation. Of the 695 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 656th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,230 | −45.1% |
| 25th | $28,230 | −45.1% |
| Median (50th) | $35,430 | −31.1% |
| 75th | $50,780 | −1.3% |
| 90th | $64,260 | +24.9% |
| Mean | $41,010 | −20.3% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Utah sit close to the national average, so $35,430 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$35,430as reported by BLSLocal price level
98.9US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$35,824US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $35,430 a year, 31.1% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $28,230 to $64,260 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 100 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 44th of 45 states for this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Museum Technicians and Conservators in Utah?
The median annual wage is $35,430, or $17.03 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 Utah is 31.1% 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 Utah earns more than $64,260 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $28,230 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.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 100 jobs in this occupation in Utah. 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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