What are the main factors that influence a Museum Conservator's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Museum Conservator's salary?

A Museum Conservator's salary grows with experience: an Museum Conservator (0-3 years)earns $44,779, a Restaurant Manager (3-5 years)earns $60,435, a Regional Restaurant Manager (5+ years)earns $91,056, a Restaurant Director (5+ years)earns $126,812,

What are the highest paying states for a Museum Conservator?

Museum Conservator salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Museum Conservator roles are District of Columbia $46,729, California $46,551, Massachusetts $45,931. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Museum Conservator roles make?

Salaries for Museum Conservator level roles vary by specialization: Conservator: $151,293; Architectural Conservator: $86,698; Assistant Conservator - Paper: $72,752; Senior Conservator: $71,523; Associate Conservator: $67,154.

Museum Conservator Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Museum Conservator make in Rhode Island?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Museum Conservator in Rhode Island is $43,758 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $21.

However, a Museum Conservator's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $56,761
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $38,856 to $50,564
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $34,393

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Museum Conservator Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$50,564	$4,214	$972	$24
Average	$43,758	$3,646	$841	$21
25th Percentile	$38,856	$3,238	$747	$19

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Key Factors That Influence Museum Conservator Salaries

A Museum Conservator's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Do Museum Conservator Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Museum Conservators. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $46,729.
California: $46,551.
Massachusetts: $45,931.

District of Columbia $46,729 California $46,551 Massachusetts $45,931 Washington $45,762 New Jersey $45,745 Alaska $45,686 Connecticut $45,104 New York $44,867

Hawaii $44,112 Rhode Island $43,758 Maryland $43,517 Minnesota $43,188 Colorado $43,061 Illinois $43,019 Oregon $42,859 Delaware $42,740

New Hampshire $42,666 Virginia $42,500 Pennsylvania $42,014 Nevada $41,770 North Dakota $41,690 Michigan $41,563 Wisconsin $41,516 Vermont $41,424

Texas $41,166 Maine $41,149 Arizona $41,124 Ohio $41,094 Georgia $40,706 Indiana $40,512 Wyoming $40,474 Utah $40,415

Iowa $40,390 Kansas $40,187 Louisiana $40,128 North Carolina $40,107 Missouri $40,098 Florida $39,934 Montana $39,845 Nebraska $39,761

Kentucky $39,714 South Carolina $39,546 Tennessee $39,440 Idaho $39,398 New Mexico $39,090 Oklahoma $39,022 Alabama $38,773 South Dakota $38,355

Arkansas $38,127 West Virginia $38,005 Mississippi $37,638

Top Paying Cities for Museum Conservators

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Adamsville: $44,304
Albion: $43,930
Ashaway: $44,221

Adamsville, RI $44,304 Albion, RI $43,930 Ashaway, RI $44,221 Barrington, RI $43,814 Block Island, RI $44,058 Bradford, RI $44,194 Bristol, RI $43,983 Carolina, RI $44,121

Charlestown, RI $44,137 Chepachet, RI $44,049 Clayville, RI $43,926 Coventry, RI $43,928 West Greenwich, RI $44,050 East Greenwich, RI $43,899 Exeter, RI $44,037 Fiskeville, RI $43,814

Forestdale, RI $44,151 Foster, RI $44,026 Glendale, RI $44,155 Greene, RI $44,084 Greenville, RI $43,831 Harmony, RI $43,887 Harrisville, RI $44,136 Hope, RI $43,841

Hope Valley, RI $44,182 Hopkinton, RI $44,240 Jamestown, RI $44,092 Kenyon, RI $44,115 Little Compton, RI $44,298 Manville, RI $43,988 Mapleville, RI $44,058 Newport, RI $44,137

Middletown, RI $44,156 North Kingstown, RI $43,974 North Scituate, RI $43,888 Oakland, RI $44,105 Pascoag, RI $44,165 Pawtucket, RI $43,749 Central Falls, RI $43,768 Cumberland, RI $44,017

Lincoln, RI $43,812 Portsmouth, RI $44,132 Prudence Island, RI $44,041 Rockville, RI $44,233 Saunderstown, RI $44,066 Shannock, RI $44,118 Slatersville, RI $44,152 Slocum, RI $44,064

Tiverton, RI $44,266 Wakefield, RI $44,103 Kingston, RI $44,086 Narragansett, RI $44,115 Peace Dale, RI $44,098 Warren, RI $43,928 Warwick, RI $43,805 Westerly, RI $44,231

West Kingston, RI $44,100 West Warwick, RI $43,859 Wood River Junction, RI $44,163 Woonsocket, RI $44,154 North Smithfield, RI $44,053 Wyoming, RI $44,118 Providence, RI $43,736 Cranston, RI $43,742

North Providence, RI $43,747 East Providence, RI $43,739 Riverside, RI $43,753 Rumford, RI $43,747 Smithfield, RI $43,836 Johnston, RI $43,762

Museum Conservator Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Museum Conservator's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on August 01, 2026

$38,856

Average $43,758/year

$50,564

$3,238

Average $3,646/month

$4,214

$747

Average $841/week

$972

$19

Average $21/hour

$24

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$50,564	$4,214	$972	$24
Average	$43,758	$3,646	$841	$21
25th Percentile	$38,856	$3,238	$747	$19

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