Curators pay in the United States
In the U.S., the median pay for curators is $30.49 an hour ($63,420 a year). About 12,150 people work in this job there.
Pay range for curators in the U.S.
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $19.46 | $40,470 |
| 25% of workers | $23.49 | $48,870 |
| Half of workers (median) | $30.49 | $63,420 |
| 75% of workers | $39.94 | $83,080 |
| 90% of workers | $51.51 | $107,140 |
Best-paying states for curators
| State | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $93,310 | 140 |
| New Hampshire | $82,490 | 60 |
| New York | $79,120 | 1,330 |
| California | $78,740 | 1,140 |
| Rhode Island | $77,930 | 70 |
| New Jersey | $77,800 | 120 |
| Massachusetts | $77,790 | 370 |
| Connecticut | $76,510 | 190 |
| South Dakota | $74,990 | 50 |
| Washington | $74,030 | 260 |
Pay by state
- California · $78,740
- New York · $79,120
- North Carolina · $49,470
- Pennsylvania · $62,100
- Texas · $59,990
Education, experience and outlook for curators
- Typical education to start: Master's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 4 to 6 years (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +4.9% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 1,600 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in the U.S.
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Librarians and Media Collections Specialists | $68,270 |
| Art Directors | $114,850 |
| History Teachers, Postsecondary | $83,820 |
| Museum Technicians and Conservators | $51,440 |
| Set and Exhibit Designers | $75,240 |
| Anthropologists and Archeologists | $70,770 |
| Archivists | $64,550 |
| Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary | $99,650 |
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