Highest-Paying States for Museum Technicians and Conservators

Ranked purely by BLS median annual wage — this does not account for cost of living or job availability. See best states for a balanced ranking.

1. 1Maryland$76,900
2. 2District of Columbia$76,110
3. 3New York$74,550
4. 4Connecticut$62,030
5. 5California$61,550
6. 6Alaska$60,840
7. 7Washington$59,610
8. 8Massachusetts$58,530
9. 9Illinois$56,720
10. 10New Mexico$56,670
11. 11Nevada$56,470
12. 12Wyoming$56,420
13. 13Rhode Island$55,470
14. 14Florida$53,460
15. 15Virginia$52,190