The value of education and pay has not been in line for many years, My father looked for two years for work and was turned away as over-qualified with a MA. I earn more money part-time as a house-remodeler than as an exhibits EE. The museum workforce is viewed as a slave to the non-profit mentality, i.e. "Museums don't make a profit - WHY SHOULD YOU!" And until there is a labor shortage - the pay will stay the same - in fact - why pay? Just use volunteers.