Curators pay in Pennsylvania
In Pennsylvania, the median pay for curators is $29.86 an hour ($62,100 a year). About 520 people work in this job there.
That is 2% lower than the U.S. median ($63,420). Pennsylvania ranks 23rd of 49 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for curators in Pennsylvania
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $21.60 | $44,930 |
| 25% of workers | $23.36 | $48,590 |
| Half of workers (median) | $29.86 | $62,100 |
| 75% of workers | $41.10 | $85,490 |
| 90% of workers | $48.79 | $101,490 |
Curators pay in Pennsylvania metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh | $73,330 | 110 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington | $63,860 | 290 |
| Harrisburg-Carlisle | $63,150 | 50 |
| Lancaster | $49,740 | 30 |
Pennsylvania unemployment rate: 3.7% (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 Pennsylvania
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Librarians and Media Collections Specialists | $62,880 |
| Art Directors | $97,450 |
| History Teachers, Postsecondary | $98,850 |
| Library Technicians | $46,100 |
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