Explore Smithsonian salaries
Explore how much Smithsonian employees make through salaries, wages, tips, bonuses, stock, commissions and more.
534 job titles
Intern
39 Salaries submitted
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Museum Specialist
25 Salaries submitted
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Explainer
20 Salaries submitted
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Sales Associate
18 Salaries submitted
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IT Specialist
17 Salaries submitted
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Postdoctoral Fellow
17 Salaries submitted
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Research Assistant
15 Salaries submitted
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Retail Sales Associate
15 Salaries submitted
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Curator
13 Salaries submitted
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Education Specialist
12 Salaries submitted
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Smithsonian pay FAQs
- The average Smithsonian salary in United States can vary greatly by role. Annual salaries typically range from $36,534 (or $18) for a Retail Sales Associate to $105,733 (or $51) for a Astrophysicist. This is based on 1105 salaries submitted on Glassdoor by Smithsonian employees in United States as of July 2026.
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- Smithsonian employees attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 3.7/5 stars to their company.
