What is the highest and lowest hourly pay for Art Preparator?

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.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Art Preparator Salaries by Percentile
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
25% $47 10% $40 90% $65 75% $60 $55 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is an Art Preparator ?

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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    Art Designer II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Art Preparator

    5 + years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Art Director


    Bachelor's Degree

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Average Hourly Wage

Core compensation

 
 
 
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55

Average Total Hourly Cash Compensation

Includes base and short-term incentives

 
 
 
53
76
63
These charts show the average hourly wage (core compensation), as well as the average total hourly cash compensation for the job of Art Preparator in the United States. The average hourly rate for Art Preparator ranges from $47 to $60 with the average hourly pay of $55. The total hourly cash compensation, which includes base and short-term incentives, can vary anywhere from $53 to $76 with the average total hourly cash compensation of $63.

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