Curators pay in New York
In New York, the median pay for curators is $38.04 an hour ($79,120 a year). About 1,330 people work in this job there.
That is 25% higher than the U.S. median ($63,420). New York ranks 3rd of 49 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for curators in New York
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $22.14 | $46,060 |
| 25% of workers | $28.05 | $58,340 |
| Half of workers (median) | $38.04 | $79,120 |
| 75% of workers | $49.63 | $103,240 |
| 90% of workers | $71.43 | $148,580 |
Curators pay in New York metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City | $83,110 | 970 |
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy | $82,640 | 80 |
| Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh | $73,680 | 40 |
| Rochester | $59,120 | 70 |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga | $55,290 | 60 |
New York unemployment rate: 4.3% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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 New York
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Librarians and Media Collections Specialists | $78,590 |
| Art Directors | $137,320 |
| History Teachers, Postsecondary | $100,400 |
| Museum Technicians and Conservators | $74,550 |
| Archivists | $73,860 |
| Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary | $99,500 |
| Library Technicians | $50,060 |
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