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How much do Smithsonian jobs pay?

The average salary at Smithsonian varies by position: Smithsonian Intern roles report a median total pay of $40,122 per year. Smithsonian Museum Specialist roles report a median total pay of $50,016 per year. Smithsonian Explainer roles report a median total pay of $56,549 per year. Smithsonian Sales Associate roles report a median total pay of $40,695 per year. Smithsonian IT Specialist roles report a median total pay of $64,751 per year. This is based on anonymous salary reports submitted to Glassdoor by Smithsonian employees in the United States.

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As of June 2026, Smithsonian employees rate their career opportunities with 3.4 out of 5 stars, according to 797 anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews . This rating has increased by 12% over the last 12 months.

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83 across the globe

83 results in US

Building Services Worker
Washington, DC
$19.43 - $22.66 Per Hour (Employer provided)
12d
Associate Director, Horticulture & Operations
Washington, DC
$169K - $197K (Employer provided)
Easy Apply
7d
Museum Specialist
Landover, MD
$71K - $111K (Employer provided)
5d

Visitor Experience Representative, IS-1001-05
Washington, DC
$22.33 Per Hour (Employer provided)
12d
Visitor Experience Representative, IS-1001-05
Washington, DC
$22.33 Per Hour (Employer provided)
12d
Maintenance Mechanic
Washington, DC
$34.71 - $40.55 Per Hour (Employer provided)
5d
Operations Coordinator, IS-0301-11
Amado, AZ
$76K - $99K (Employer provided)
14d
Volunteer Coordinator (Leader), IS-1001-11
Washington, DC
$85K - $97K (Employer provided)
18d
Supervisory Registrar
Washington, DC
$102K - $133K (Employer provided)
4d
Volunteer Coordinator (Leader), IS-1001-11
Washington, DC
$85K - $97K (Employer provided)
18d
Museum Specialist (Art) IS-1016-9/11
Washington, DC
$71K - $85K (Employer provided)
17d
Maintenance Mechanic
Washington, DC
$34.71 - $40.55 Per Hour (Employer provided)
5d
Explainers Program Assistant, IS-1016-05
Chantilly, VA
$47K - $53K (Employer provided)
4d
Explainers Program Assistant, IS-1016-05
Chantilly, VA
$47K - $53K (Employer provided)
3d
Biologist, IS-0401-11
Fort Pierce, FL
$80K - $103K (Employer provided)
3d
Marketing & Membership Assistant, IS-1101-07
Washington, DC
$58K - $62K (Employer provided)
19d
Education Specialist
Washington, DC
$102K - $133K (Employer provided)
3d
Supervisory Physical Security Specialist
Washington, DC
$144K - $187K (Employer provided)
5d
Supervisory Biologist
Washington, DC
$102K - $133K (Employer provided)
4d
Marketing & Membership Assistant, IS-1101-07
Washington, DC
$58K - $62K (Employer provided)
19d
Museum Specialist (Art) IS-1016-9/11
Washington, DC
$71K - $85K (Employer provided)
17d
Program Engagement Specialist, IS-1701-09
Amado, AZ
$63K - $82K (Employer provided)
14d
International Project Coordinator
Washington, DC
$58K - $75K (Employer provided)
11d
Archeologist
Washington, DC
$102K - $133K (Employer provided)
11d
Fire Protection Engineer
Washington, DC
$85K - $157K (Employer provided)
11d
Education Program Specialist, IS-1720-09
Washington, DC
$71K - $92K (Employer provided)
5d
Head of Project Management and Exhibitions
Washington, DC
$122K - $158K (Employer provided)
5d
Management Support Specialist IS-0301-9
United States
$71K - $82K (Employer provided)
30d+
Electronics Technician
Hilo, HI
$78K - $101K (Employer provided)
19d
Management Support Specialist IS-0301-9
United States
$71K - $82K (Employer provided)
30d+
Museum Specialist IS-1016-12
Washington, DC
$102K - $133K (Employer provided)
17d
Museum Curator IS-1015-11
Washington, DC
$85K - $133K (Employer provided)
17d
Museum Specialist IS-1016-12
Washington, DC
$102K - $133K (Employer provided)
17d
Museum Curator IS-1015-11
Washington, DC
$85K - $133K (Employer provided)
17d
Associate Director of Security Operations
Washington, DC
$169K - $197K (Employer provided)
4d
Project Manager IS-0301-11
Washington, DC
$85K - $111K (Employer provided)
24h
International Project Coordinator
Washington, DC
$58K - $75K (Employer provided)
11d
Public Affairs Specialist, IS-1035-09
Washington, DC
$71K - $78K (Employer provided)
4d
VP, Food, Beverage, Concessions & Warehouse
Washington, DC
$170K - $180K (Employer provided)
5d
VP, Food, Beverage, Concessions & Warehouse
Washington, DC
$170K - $180K (Employer provided)
10d

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