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After graduation, museum studies graduates typically earn high salaries compared to the national average. Top earners make $107,866, while the bottom 20% make closer to $27,978. The median grad salary is $54,936.
Museum Studies graduate salaries over time
The typical early career salary for someone with a bachelor’s degree in museum studies is $35,607, and within five years of graduation, this average salary goes up to $51,517.
This chart maps the average workforce wage by years of experience:
Wage ($USD)
Wage Range Median Wage
Years of work experience
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