As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Museum Registrar in South Dakota is $88,244, equivalent to $42 per hour, $1,697 weekly, or $7,354 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Museum Registrar in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Museum Registrar in South Dakota vary widely, spanning from $67,003 to $122,593. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($77,126) and 75th percentile ($106,224), while top earners (90th percentile) make $122,593 per year. This $29,098 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Customer Service or IDEA, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, South Dakota Museum Registrar often earn 9.1% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 88 companies. However, South Dakota currently ranks 48 nationwide for Museum Registrar job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Museum Registrar Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Museum Registrar Salary $67,003 SD August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Museum Registrar Salary $77,126 SD August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Museum Registrar Salary $88,244 SD August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Museum Registrar Salary $106,224 SD August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Museum Registrar Salary $122,593 SD August 01, 2026
25% $77,126 10% $67,003 90% $122,593 75% $106,224 $88,244 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Museum Registrar ?

A registrar (museum) is responsible for implementing policies and procedures that relate to caring for collections of cultural institutions like archives, libraries, and museums. These policies are found in the museum's collections policy, the guiding tenet of the museum explaining why the institution is in operation, dictating the museum's professional standards regarding the objects left in its care. Registrars focus on sections that include acquisitions, loans, exhibitions, deaccessions, storage, packing and shipping, security of objects in transit, insurance policies, and risk management...

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Location Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Deadwood, SD Avg. Salary $104,311 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Pierre, SD Avg. Salary $97,350 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Watertown, SD Avg. Salary $107,071 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Aberdeen, SD Avg. Salary $106,890 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Agar, SD Avg. Salary $99,883 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Akaska, SD Avg. Salary $105,935 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Alcester, SD Avg. Salary $106,105 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Alexandria, SD Avg. Salary $106,463 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Allen, SD Avg. Salary $105,754 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Alpena, SD Avg. Salary $106,644 Date Updated August 01, 2026
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    3 - 5 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    5 + years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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