Museum Technicians and Conservators Salary in Louisiana

Museum technicians and conservators in Louisiana earn the most in New Orleans (average $38,610 a year) and the least in Baton Rouge ($35,620), across the 2 Louisiana metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the museum technicians and conservators average at $37,430 and the median at $32,350 for 200 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $57,410.

Museum Technicians and Conservators average salary by city in Louisiana

New Orleans$38,610
Baton Rouge$35,620

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
New Orleans	$38,610	$34,020	$30,570	$32,431	93
Baton Rouge	$35,620	$32,350	$32,350	$30,118	91

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Museum Technicians and Conservators salary in other states

Museum Technicians and Conservators salary by city and state

More about pay in Louisiana

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 25-4013.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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