Museum Technicians and Conservators Salary in Louisiana (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for Museum Technicians and Conservators in Louisiana, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Louisiana Median
$32,350
per year
Hourly Rate
$15.55
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-37% vs US median
US median $51,440
State Rank
#45 of 45
200 employed here

How much do Museum Technicians and Conservators make in Louisiana?

Museum Technicians and Conservators in Louisiana take home a median of $32,350 annually — roughly $15.55 an hour — which runs 37% below the national median of $51,440.

Within Louisiana, entry-level pay starts around $30,230 while the top 10% make $52,640 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $30,440 and $38,760 a year.

Museum Technicians and Conservators salary range in Louisiana

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$30,230$14.53
25th percentile (early career)$30,440$14.63
50th percentile (median)$32,350$15.55
75th percentile (experienced)$38,760$18.63
90th percentile (top earners)$52,640$25.31

How Louisiana compares

Louisiana ranks 45th out of 45 states and territories for Museum Technicians and Conservators pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1Maryland$76,900
2District of Columbia$76,110
3New York$74,550
4Connecticut$62,030
5California$61,550

Working as Museum Technicians and Conservators in Louisiana

Nationally, about 12,000 people work as Museum Technicians and Conservators in the United States. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.

Considering a move? Compare Louisiana pay ($32,350) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.

Frequently asked questions

How much do Museum Technicians and Conservators make in Louisiana?
The median Museum Technicians and Conservators salary in Louisiana is $32,350 per year, or about $15.55 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $30,230 at the entry level to $52,640 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Louisiana pay compare to the national average?
Louisiana pays Museum Technicians and Conservators about 37% less than the national median of $51,440. Louisiana ranks 45th out of 45 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Louisiana a good state for Museum Technicians and Conservators?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $32,350 a year. About 200 Museum Technicians and Conservators are employed in Louisiana. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Louisiana?
The highest-paying occupations in Louisiana include Pediatrician, General ($502,720), Anesthesiologist ($410,500), Obstetricians and Gynecologists ($404,550), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.

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