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

A Museum Preparator's salary grows with experience: an Museum Preparator (0-3 years)earns $44,207, a Restaurant Manager (3-5 years)earns $59,664, a Regional Restaurant Manager (5+ years)earns $89,893, a Restaurant Director (5+ years)earns $125,193,

What are the highest paying states for a Museum Preparator?

Museum Preparator salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Museum Preparator roles are District of Columbia $46,132, California $45,957, Massachusetts $45,345. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Museum Preparator roles make?

Salaries for Museum Preparator level roles vary by specialization: Art Preparator: $113,426; Museum Registrar: $97,100; Museum Director: $91,500; Museum Coordinator: $67,432; Museum Curator: $63,001.

Museum Preparator Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Museum Preparator make in Rhode Island?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Museum Preparator in Rhode Island is $43,199 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $21.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $56,037
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $38,360 to $49,919
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $33,954

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Museum Preparator Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$49,919	$4,160	$960	$24
Average	$43,199	$3,600	$831	$21
25th Percentile	$38,360	$3,197	$738	$18

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Key Factors That Influence Museum Preparator Salaries

A Museum Preparator'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 Preparator 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 Preparators. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $46,132.
California: $45,957.
Massachusetts: $45,345.

District of Columbia $46,132 California $45,957 Massachusetts $45,345 Washington $45,178 New Jersey $45,161 Alaska $45,103 Connecticut $44,528 New York $44,295

Hawaii $43,549 Rhode Island $43,199 Maryland $42,961 Minnesota $42,636 Colorado $42,511 Illinois $42,470 Oregon $42,311 Delaware $42,195

New Hampshire $42,121 Virginia $41,957 Pennsylvania $41,478 Nevada $41,236 North Dakota $41,157 Michigan $41,032 Wisconsin $40,986 Vermont $40,895

Texas $40,641 Maine $40,624 Arizona $40,599 Ohio $40,570 Georgia $40,186 Indiana $39,995 Wyoming $39,957 Utah $39,899

Iowa $39,874 Kansas $39,674 Louisiana $39,616 North Carolina $39,595 Missouri $39,586 Florida $39,424 Montana $39,336 Nebraska $39,253

Kentucky $39,207 South Carolina $39,041 Tennessee $38,937 Idaho $38,895 New Mexico $38,591 Oklahoma $38,524 Alabama $38,278 South Dakota $37,866

Arkansas $37,641 West Virginia $37,520 Mississippi $37,157

Top Paying Cities for Museum Preparators

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: $43,739
Albion: $43,369
Ashaway: $43,656

Adamsville, RI $43,739 Albion, RI $43,369 Ashaway, RI $43,656 Barrington, RI $43,255 Block Island, RI $43,496 Bradford, RI $43,630 Bristol, RI $43,422 Carolina, RI $43,558

Charlestown, RI $43,573 Chepachet, RI $43,487 Clayville, RI $43,366 Coventry, RI $43,368 West Greenwich, RI $43,487 East Greenwich, RI $43,338 Exeter, RI $43,475 Fiskeville, RI $43,254

Forestdale, RI $43,588 Foster, RI $43,464 Glendale, RI $43,591 Greene, RI $43,521 Greenville, RI $43,271 Harmony, RI $43,327 Harrisville, RI $43,572 Hope, RI $43,281

Hope Valley, RI $43,618 Hopkinton, RI $43,675 Jamestown, RI $43,529 Kenyon, RI $43,552 Little Compton, RI $43,732 Manville, RI $43,426 Mapleville, RI $43,495 Newport, RI $43,573

Middletown, RI $43,592 North Kingstown, RI $43,413 North Scituate, RI $43,327 Oakland, RI $43,542 Pascoag, RI $43,601 Pawtucket, RI $43,191 Central Falls, RI $43,210 Cumberland, RI $43,455

Lincoln, RI $43,253 Portsmouth, RI $43,568 Prudence Island, RI $43,479 Rockville, RI $43,668 Saunderstown, RI $43,503 Shannock, RI $43,555 Slatersville, RI $43,588 Slocum, RI $43,502

Tiverton, RI $43,701 Wakefield, RI $43,540 Kingston, RI $43,523 Narragansett, RI $43,552 Peace Dale, RI $43,535 Warren, RI $43,367 Warwick, RI $43,246 Westerly, RI $43,666

West Kingston, RI $43,537 West Warwick, RI $43,299 Wood River Junction, RI $43,599 Woonsocket, RI $43,590 North Smithfield, RI $43,491 Wyoming, RI $43,555 Providence, RI $43,178 Cranston, RI $43,184

North Providence, RI $43,189 East Providence, RI $43,181 Riverside, RI $43,195 Rumford, RI $43,188 Smithfield, RI $43,276 Johnston, RI $43,203

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

Understanding how a Museum Preparator'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

$38,360

Average $43,199/year

$49,919

$3,197

Average $3,600/month

$4,160

$738

Average $831/week

$960

$18

Average $21/hour

$24

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$49,919	$4,160	$960	$24
Average	$43,199	$3,600	$831	$21
25th Percentile	$38,360	$3,197	$738	$18

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