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How much do museums jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 20, 2026, the average hourly pay for museums in the United States is $17.91, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $12.50 and $20.91 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are museum jobs?

Museum jobs encompass a wide range of positions focused on preserving, interpreting, and displaying cultural, historical, or scientific artifacts. Roles can include curators, archivists, conservators, educators, exhibit designers, and administrative staff. These professionals work together to manage collections, create exhibitions, engage the public, and ensure the institution operates smoothly. Museum jobs may require specialized education or experience depending on the role, such as degrees in history, art, science, or museum studies.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Museum Professional, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Museum Professional, you generally need a background in art history, museum studies, or a related field, along with strong research and organizational skills. Familiarity with collection management systems, digital cataloging tools, and conservation techniques is often required. Attention to detail, communication, and public engagement abilities are standout soft skills in this role. These competencies ensure effective preservation, interpretation, and presentation of collections, fostering public education and cultural enrichment.

What are some typical challenges museum professionals face when working to engage diverse audiences?

Museum professionals often encounter the challenge of making exhibits and programs accessible and appealing to a wide range of visitors with different backgrounds, interests, and learning styles. This involves collaborating closely with educators, community leaders, and marketing teams to design inclusive experiences and outreach initiatives. Balancing the preservation of artifacts with the need for interactive, hands-on displays can also require creativity and careful planning. Adapting to new technologies and visitor expectations is an ongoing part of the role, making flexibility and a willingness to learn essential.

What is the difference between Museums vs Museum Curators?

AspectMuseumsMuseum Curators
Required CredentialsTypically a degree in history, art, or related field; sometimes a master's or doctorateSame as museums, often requiring advanced degrees and specialized knowledge
Work EnvironmentPublic spaces, cultural institutions, educational settingsOffice, storage, exhibit planning, research, and public engagement areas
Employer & Industry UsageMuseums as organizations employ various staff including curatorsSpecific role within museums responsible for collections and exhibits
Common Search & Comparison IntentGeneral overview of museumsSpecific role of museum curators within museums

While museums are institutions that house collections and serve the public, museum curators are professionals who manage, research, and develop exhibits within these institutions. Understanding the distinction helps clarify career paths and job expectations in the cultural sector.

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Infographic showing various Museums job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 3% Locum Tenens, 77% Full Time, 14% Part Time, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $37,253 per year, or $17.9 per hour.

Sales Manager (LBE: Museums & Venues)

Disguise Technologies Ltd

Atlanta, NY • On-site

Other

Posted 3 days ago

Job description

Role:                        Sales Manager (LBE: Museums & Venues)
Department:            Sales
Location:                 North America (New York, Atlanta)
Reports into:           Sales Director, Venues & Attractions

ABOUT THE ROLE

Disguise is looking for an ambitious and driven Sales Manager to lead our sales efforts across the Location-Based Entertainment (LBE), Museum, and Experiential Installations market. You'll focus on helping museums, immersive experiences, entertainment destinations, and public venues to create next-generation visitor experiences through cutting-edge real-time graphics, immersive visuals, and dynamic content powered by Disguise's market-leading technology.

This is a highly strategic role where you will identify and engage with experience owners, operators, integrators, consultants, creative studios, and AV partners to drive adoption of Disguise's solutions across a wide range of permanent and semi-permanent installations, from immersive galleries and digital exhibits to interactive attractions to venue-based entertainment systems, such as sporting stadiums & arenas. 

Target accounts include museums, immersive entertainment destinations,cultural institutions, and select stadium and arena projects across North America. You will work closely with internal teams and external stakeholders to maximize the impact of Disguise's solutions across the experiential entertainment landscape.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

  • Act as an individual contributor within a collaborative and supportive sales team
  • Lead new business sales cycles valued at $100K-$1M+ across museums, immersive experiences, experiential installations, and sporting venue environments
  • Design and execute a strategic go-to-market plan to grow Disguise's footprint in the location-based entertainment and experiential market
  • Build strong relationships with museum leadership, creative studios, technical directors, consultants, integrators, venue operators, and experiential agencies
  • Forecast accurately within Salesforce and Clari for both product and services pipelines
  • Create and deliver compelling sales presentations, demos, and proposals
  • Collaborate with marketing to build targeted campaigns and thought leadership across the immersive entertainment, cultural, and experiential technology markets
  • Represent Disguise at key industry events (e.g., InfoComm, IAAPA, NAB, SXSW, MuseumExpo, Integrated Systems Europe) and deliver public presentations as a subject matter expert

EXPERIENCE & SKILLS:

  • 5+ years of end-to-end B2B sales experience across experiential entertainment, museums, AV technology, live events, themed entertainment, broadcast, and/or large-scale installations
  • Strong experience closing complex, technical sales ($100K-$1M+) and navigating long sales cycles involving multiple stakeholders
  • Deep understanding of experiential technology ecosystems, AV integrations, immersive storytelling workflows, and stakeholder coordination across creative, technical, and operational teams
  • Familiarity with venues, stadiums, arenas, or broadcast environments is a plus
  • Experience with structured sales processes (e.g., MEDDPICC, BANT)
  • Proven track record building strong relationships with both technical and executive stakeholders
  • Exceptional presentation, negotiation, and communication skills
  • Experience forecasting sales across short- and long-term pipelines (3 months-1+ year)
  • Comfort in public speaking roles and representing brands at industry events

BEHAVIOURS & VALUES:

  • High level of attention to detail: able to keep reports and documentation up to date
  • Winning mindset: being brave, bold and striving for growth
  • Driven: being proactive and passionate in seeking what might not immediately be apparent
  • Dependable: being both a team player and autonomous agent to drive results
  • Dynamic: being able to pivot quickly with an abundance of energy and resilience
  • No Ego: being approachable, authentic and humble

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