How much does a Museum Research Worker make hourly in the United States? The average hourly wage for a Museum Research Worker in the United States is $28 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $23 and $35. Hourly rate can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

Museum Research Worker Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Hourly Pay Rate Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Museum Research Worker Salary $18 US March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Museum Research Worker Salary $23 US March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Museum Research Worker Salary $28 US March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Museum Research Worker Salary $35 US March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Museum Research Worker Salary $41 US March 26, 2024
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Job Description for Museum Research Worker

Museum Research Worker plans, organizes and conducts research in scientific, cultural, historical, or artistic fields for use in projects of sponsoring institution. May require a bachelor's degree in a related area and 2-4 years of experience. Being a Museum Research Worker is familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Additionally, Museum Research Worker performs a variety of complicated tasks. Typically reports to the head of a unit/department. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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Museum Research Worker salary varies from city to city. Compared with national average salary of Museum Research Worker, the highest Museum Research Worker salary is in San Francisco, CA, where the Museum Research Worker salary is 25.0% above. The lowest Museum Research Worker salary is in Miami, FL, where the Museum Research Worker salary is 3.5% lower than national average salary.

City, State Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA Compared to national average
+ 25.0%
City, State Washington, DC Compared to national average
+ 11.3%
City, State Miami, FL Compared to national average
-3.5%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 4.9%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.1%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 16.8%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-1.3%

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