SOC 254012

Curators

Administer collections, such as artwork, collectibles, historic items, or scientific specimens of museums or other institutions. May conduct instructional, research, or public service activities of institution.

National Median

$61,770

per year

National Salary Overview

Median Annual

$61,770

Entry Level (10th pct)

$37,110

Experienced (90th pct)

$105,520

Total Employed

12,280

Salary Distribution

Salary percentiles show the range from entry-level (10th) to top earners (90th)

Salary by Experience Level

Experience Level	Estimated Salary Range
Entry Level0-2 years experience	$37,110 - $47,270
Mid Career2-8 years experience	$47,270 - $81,350
Senior / Expert8+ years experience	$81,350 - $105,520

Highest Paying Locations for Curators

New Haven, CT

$97,820

+58.4% vs national

Ann Arbor, MI

$97,090

+57.2% vs national

Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH

$96,640

+56.5% vs national

San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

$94,110

+52.4% vs national

San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA

$90,290

+46.2% vs national

Curators Salary by Location

Compare salaries across 50 metropolitan areas

Metropolitan Area	Median Salary	Employed
New Haven, CT	$97,820	70
Ann Arbor, MI	$97,090	50
Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH	$96,640	30
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA	$94,110	50
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA	$90,290	210
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ	$86,420	950
San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA	$83,910	150
District of Columbia	$81,990	140
Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ	$81,030	40
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV	$80,300	280
Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY	$80,240	80
Omaha, NE-IA	$79,420	30
New York	$78,760	1,270
California	$78,710	1,180
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH	$78,510	270
Amherst Town-Northampton, MA	$78,270	N/A
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA	$78,270	450
Cleveland, OH	$78,090	70
Pittsfield, MA	$76,330	40
Massachusetts	$75,980	440
Birmingham, AL	$75,830	30
Columbus, OH	$75,780	60
Rhode Island	$74,690	80
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI	$74,030	100
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA	$73,420	90
Connecticut	$73,350	200
Pittsburgh, PA	$72,820	140
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA	$72,730	60
Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA	$72,520	50
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA	$72,440	140
Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY	$72,240	40
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX	$71,840	150
Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO	$71,040	220
Colorado	$70,100	340
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI	$67,880	130
Nevada	$67,310	130
Washington	$66,160	260
New Jersey	$65,930	140
Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV	$65,600	80
Alaska nonmetropolitan area	$65,150	50
Alaska	$65,150	80
Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT	$64,920	70
Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT	$64,800	40
Michigan	$64,030	360
Richmond, VA	$63,960	90
Arizona	$63,900	100
Madison, WI	$63,900	70
South Dakota	$63,810	50
Pennsylvania	$63,600	590
Urban Honolulu, HI	$63,290	50

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for a Curators?

The national median annual salary for Curators is $61,770, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data. This means half of workers in this occupation earn more, and half earn less.

Where do Curatorss earn the most?

The highest-paying metro area for Curatorss is New Haven, CT, with a median salary of $97,820.

How much can an experienced Curators make?

Top-earning Curatorss (90th percentile) make $105,520 or more annually. This typically reflects workers with significant experience, specialized skills, or positions in high-paying regions.