Paper and Prints Restorer Career

*A job as a Paper and Prints Restorer falls under the broader career category of Museum Technicians and Conservators. The information on this page will generally apply to all careers in this category but may not specifically apply to this career title.

Job Description for Museum Technicians and Conservators : Restore, maintain, or prepare objects in museum collections for storage, research, or exhibit. May work with specimens such as fossils, skeletal parts, or botanicals; or artifacts, textiles, or art. May identify and record objects or install and arrange them in exhibits. Includes book or document conservators.


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Museum Technicians and Conservator Career

Salary Info

Median Annual Wage

$54,890

Median Hourly Wage

$26.39*

Total Employed Nationally

12,670


Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics May 2024 wage data and 2023-2033 employment projections. "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2023-2033). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.