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Museum Technicians and Conservators in The United States

(Técnicos en museología y conservadores de museos)

Museum Technicians and Conservators -- Prepare specimens, such as fossils, skeletal parts, lace, and textiles, for museum collection and exhibits. May restore documents or install, arrange, and exhibit materials.

SOC (Standard Occupational Classification)25-4013.00
Career InterestsRA
Minimum education required(Bachelor)
Bachelor's degree
Minimum work experience required(None)
None
Job training required(None)
None
Growth Outlook (projected percentage growth in jobs per year from 2018-2028)0.9 (low growth)
Current number of workers in USA (2018)14,400
Projected number of workers in USA (2028)15,700
Average Annual Openings in USA (2018-2028)1,800
 
Average entry-level annual salary in USA (2019)$26,110
Average annual salary for all workers in USA (2019)$48,030
Average experienced-worker annual salary for all workers in USA (2019)$76,330
Career ClusterArts, A/V Technology & Communications
(Artes, tecnología del Audio-Vi'deo y comunicaciones)
Major Occupational GroupEducation, Training, and Library

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