As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Museum Registrar in Washington is $105,285, equivalent to $51 per hour, $2,025 weekly, or $8,774 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 Washington vary widely, spanning from $79,942 to $146,267. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($92,020) and 75th percentile ($126,737), while top earners (90th percentile) make $146,267 per year. This $34,717 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, Washington Museum Registrar often earn 8.4% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 88 companies. However, Washington currently ranks 4 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 $79,942 WA August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Museum Registrar Salary $92,020 WA August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Museum Registrar Salary $105,285 WA August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Museum Registrar Salary $126,737 WA August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Museum Registrar Salary $146,267 WA August 01, 2026
25% $92,020 10% $79,942 90% $146,267 75% $126,737 $105,285 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 Aberdeen, WA Avg. Salary $120,569 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Acme, WA Avg. Salary $119,426 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Addy, WA Avg. Salary $117,252 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Adna, WA Avg. Salary $121,000 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Airway Heights, WA Avg. Salary $117,814 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Albion, WA Avg. Salary $117,102 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Allyn, WA Avg. Salary $124,104 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Almira, WA Avg. Salary $116,360 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Amanda Park, WA Avg. Salary $119,226 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Amboy, WA Avg. Salary $120,114 Date Updated August 01, 2026
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    Associate Registrar

    3 - 5 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    5 + years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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