Curators pay in North Carolina
In North Carolina, the median pay for curators is $23.78 an hour ($49,470 a year). About 600 people work in this job there.
That is 22% lower than the U.S. median ($63,420). North Carolina ranks 47th of 49 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for curators in North Carolina
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $20.31 | $42,240 |
| 25% of workers | $22.86 | $47,560 |
| Half of workers (median) | $23.78 | $49,470 |
| 75% of workers | $33.35 | $69,360 |
| 90% of workers | $36.97 | $76,890 |
Curators pay in North Carolina metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Raleigh-Cary | $65,670 | 160 |
| Greensboro-High Point | $55,170 | 60 |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia | $53,100 | 50 |
| Durham-Chapel Hill | $49,240 | 80 |
| Wilmington | $48,230 | 40 |
North Carolina unemployment rate: 3.5% (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 North Carolina
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Librarians and Media Collections Specialists | $61,420 |
| History Teachers, Postsecondary | $75,070 |
| Library Technicians | $46,520 |
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