Assistant Registrar/Museum Salary in the United States

How much does an Assistant Registrar/Museum make in the United States? As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for an Assistant Registrar/Museum in the United States is $69,635 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $33.

However, an Assistant Registrar/Museum's salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $91,836
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $59,100 to $81,256
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $49,508

Key Factors That Influence Assistant Registrar/Museum Salaries

An Assistant Registrar/Museum's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Assistant Registrar/Museum Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Assistant Registrar/Museum's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $63,571
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $64,399
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $68,021
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $71,249
  • Expert (over 8 years): $72,056
Job RoleYears of ExperienceAverage Salary
Entry Level Assistant Registrar/Museum less than 1 year $63,571
Early Career Level Assistant Registrar/Museum 1-2 years $64,399
Mid-Level Level Assistant Registrar/Museum 2-4 years $68,021
Senior-Level Level Assistant Registrar/Museum 5-8 years $71,249
Expert Level Assistant Registrar/Museum over 8 years $72,056

Top Paying Cities for Assistant Registrar/Museum

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $87,831
  • San Francisco: $86,869
  • Oakland: $85,039

Assistant Registrar/Museum Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Assistant Registrar/Museum roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 15% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Edu., Gov't., offers compensation 10% above the average. Conversely, Assistant Registrar/Museum positions in Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Assistant Registrar/Museum as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for an Assistant Registrar/Museum

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Edu., Gov't. $76,599 $37.0 10%

How Education impacts an Assistant Registrar/Museum's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Assistant Registrar/Museum professionals enter the field with a high school degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for an Assistant Registrar/Museum with a high school is between $73,139 and $77,420.

Assistant Registrar/Museum Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Assistant Registrar/Museum
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Degree 0.6%
High School 3.1%
Associate's Degree 2.5%
Bachelor's Degree 48.4%
Master's Degree or MBA 40.9%
JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent 4.4%

Assistant Registrar/Museum Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Assistant Registrar/Museum's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

  • Hourly
  • Monthly
  • Weekly
  • Yearly
  • Table View
Last Updated on September 01, 2026
$59,100
Average $69,635/year
$81,256
$4,925
Average $5,803/month
$6,771
$1,137
Average $1,339/week
$1,563
$28
Average $33/hour
$39
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $81,256 $6,771 $1,563 $39
Average $69,635 $5,803 $1,339 $33
25th Percentile $59,100 $4,925 $1,137 $28

Most common benefits for Assistant Registrar/Museum

  • Social Security
  • 401 (k)
  • Disability
  • Healthcare
  • Pension
  • Time Off (days)

Common company salaries for Assistant Registrar/Museum

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FAQ about Assistant Registrar/Museum

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Assistant Registrar/Museum?

The Edu., Gov't. industry offers the highest average compensation for Assistant Registrar/Museum roles, with salaries approximately 10% above the market median.

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