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Museum Technicians and Conservators Salary in Alabama

The median pay for a museum technicians and conservators in Alabama is $41,420/year ($19.91/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $23K at the entry level to $76K for experienced workers.

Statewide average. This is an aggregate across all of Alabama. BLS does not publish metro-level data for this occupation in this state.

$41K
Median annual
$19.91/hr
Hourly rate
$23K
Entry level (10th %)
$76K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $41K get you in Alabama?

Estimated monthly take-home$2,784/mo
Median 2BR rent-$1,085/mo
Rent as % of take-home39% (above 30% guideline)
Cost-of-living adjusted salary$46,876/yr
Monthly remaining after rent$1,699/mo

About museum technicians and conservators

Education: Bachelor's degree
U.S. employed: 13,070
Alabama employed: 160
Category: Education

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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, Alabama

Bar chart showing Museum Technicians and Conservators salary percentiles in Alabama: 10th percentile $22,880, 25th percentile $26,900, median $41,420, 75th percentile $60,520, 90th percentile $75,730. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$23K25th$27KMedian$41K75th$61K90th$76K
Bar chart showing Museum Technicians and Conservators salary percentiles in Alabama: 10th percentile $22,880, 25th percentile $26,900, median $41,420, 75th percentile $60,520, 90th percentile $75,730. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level museum technicians and conservators (10th percentile) start around $23K. Mid-career wages sit at $41K. Top earners bring in $76K or more, a $53K spread from bottom to top.

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Frequently asked questions

How much do museum technicians and conservators make in Alabama?

The median is $41,420 a year, that works out to about $20 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $22,880, and experienced museum technicians and conservators can clear $75,730. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $41K enough to live in Alabama?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,784/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,085/month, which eats 39% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.

How far does a museum technicians and conservators salary go in Alabama?

Alabama has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median museum technicians and conservators salary is worth about $46,876 in national-average purchasing power.

Where do museum technicians and conservators get paid the most?

The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.

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