Archivist, Curator, or Museum Technician Salary

The average salary for an Archivist, Curator, or Museum Technician is $43,616.

10%

$32k

MEDIAN

$44k

90%

$71k

Salary

$32k - $71k

Bonus

$600 - $3k

Total Pay

$30k - $66k

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Job Description for Archivist, Curator, or Museum Technician

Archivists help organize items such as artifacts and documents for schools and museums, among other institutions. Preservation is an essential part of the job in order to ensure that received items will last for as long as possible into the future. Archivists may also be responsible for developing an organization system if one does not exist or must be improved; this involves devising standard methods for categorizing and headlines under which certain items will go. Physical items which are stor…Read more

Archivist, Curator, or Museum Technician Tasks

Intake, compile, and catalogue records and artifacts, developing and/or updating archival database.
Write and present articles on artifacts, materials, and documents.
Manage archival exhibitions, collecting, preparing, and mounting materials.
Provide access and reference services to artifacts, assisting patrons in locating and handling materials.
Appraise, certify, and research origins and historical significance of artifacts, materials, and documentation.

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Skills in Project Management and Data Entry are correlated to pay that is above average. Skills that pay less than market rate include Data Management, Collection Development and Cataloging.

Pay by Experience Level for Archivist, Curator, or Museum Technician

An early career Archivist, Curator, or Museum Technician with 1-4 years of experience earns an average total compensation (includes tips, bonus, and overtime pay) of $37,340 based on 32 salaries. A mid-career Archivist, Curator, or Museum Technician with 5-9 years of experience earns an average total compensation of $48,696 based on 22 salaries. An experienced Archivist, Curator, or Museum Technician with 10-19 years of experience earns an average total compensation of $53,000 based on 11 salaries. In their late career (20 years and higher), employees earn an average total compensation of $60,039.