As of May 01, 2026, the average hourly pay of Art Preparator in the United States is $55. While Salary.com is seeing that the highest pay for Art Preparator in the US can go up to $65 and the lowest down to $40, but most earn between $47 and $60. Salary.com shows the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Art Preparator in the United States.
| Percentile | Hourly Pay Rate | Location | Last Updated |
| 10th Percentile Art Preparator Salary | $40 | US | May 01, 2026 |
| 25th Percentile Art Preparator Salary | $47 | US | May 01, 2026 |
| 50th Percentile Art Preparator Salary | $55 | US | May 01, 2026 |
| 75th Percentile Art Preparator Salary | $60 | US | May 01, 2026 |
| 90th Percentile Art Preparator Salary | $65 | US | May 01, 2026 |
An art handler, also sometimes called an art preparator, is a trained individual who works directly with objects in museums, art galleries and various other venues including private collectors, corporate art collections, public art collections and various other institutions. Art handlers work in coordination with registrars, collection managers, conservator-restorers, exhibition designers, and curators, among others, to ensure that objects are safely handled and cared for. Often they are responsible for packing and unpacking art, installing and deinstalling art in exhibitions, and moving art a...
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2 - 4 years experience
Bachelor's Degree
5 + years experience
Bachelor's Degree
Bachelor's Degree
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Core compensation
Includes base and short-term incentives
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