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Museum Technicians and Conservators Salary in Illinois (2025)

Official BLS OEWS data · May 2025 · 400 employed

Annual Mean
$59,800
$28.75/hr
Annual Median
$56,720
$27.27/hr
Bottom 10%
$38,610
$18.56/hr
Top 10%
$96,470
$46.38/hr
Location vs National Average
Illinois
$59,800
Difference
+4.2% vs US avg
US National
$57,410

Salary Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual
10th Percentile
Bottom 10%
$38,610
25th Percentile
Lower quarter
$47,460
50th PercentileMedian
Median
$56,720
75th Percentile
Upper quarter
$67,190
90th Percentile
Top 10%
$96,470

Salary Distribution

Annual Salary Range

10th

$39K

25th

$47K

Median

$57K

75th

$67K

90th

$96K

Illinois has a relatively small Museum Technicians and Conservators workforce (approximately 400 positions). Job opportunities may be more competitive.

In Illinois, Museum Technicians and Conservators salaries range from $38,610 at the 10th percentile to $96,470 at the 90th percentile — a spread of $57,860 (102% of the median). This wide range suggests significant variation based on experience and employer in this area.

Top Paying Cities in Illinois

Metro areas with highest Museum Technicians and Conservators wages

How Museum Technicians and Conservators Compares in Illinois

The average Museum Technicians and Conservators salary of $59,800 in Illinois ranks above the national average of $57,410. There are approximately 400 Museum Technicians and Conservatorss employed in Illinois.

Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · Public domain · Not affiliated with BLS.