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Museum Technicians and Conservators average salary by city in California
- San Francisco$74,400
- Santa Cruz$69,180
- Riverside$67,070
- San Jose$64,200
- Los Angeles$63,560
- Sacramento$59,710
- Santa Maria$58,660
- San Diego$56,350
- Fresno$44,580
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco | $74,400 | $75,020 | $61,010 | $58,291 | 116 |
| Santa Cruz | $69,180 | $75,100 | $58,790 | $55,036 | 110 |
| Riverside | $67,070 | $61,040 | $48,580 | $53,721 | 106 |
| San Jose | $64,200 | $62,290 | $48,180 | $51,701 | 110 |
| Los Angeles | $63,560 | $60,510 | $55,860 | $51,238 | 114 |
| Sacramento | $59,710 | $60,540 | $47,330 | $48,382 | 107 |
| Santa Maria | $58,660 | $51,170 | $49,010 | $47,601 | 109 |
| San Diego | $56,350 | $56,590 | $39,700 | $45,884 | 112 |
| Fresno | $44,580 | $37,290 | $37,290 | $37,081 | 102 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; California State Disability Insurance (1.3% of wages, paid by employees) is not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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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.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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