SOC 25-4012 · May 2025 · United States
Curators
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Curators across the United States is $63,420 per year, measured over 12,150 jobs. The highest state median is in District of Columbia, at $93,310.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Curators
Pay for this occupation varies by 129.8% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. District of Columbia pays $93,310 and Mississippi pays $40,600.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | $93,310 | 140 | |
| 2 | New Hampshire | $82,490 | 60 | |
| 3 | New York | $79,120 | 1,330 | |
| 4 | California | $78,740 | 1,140 | |
| 5 | Rhode Island | $77,930 | 70 | |
| 6 | New Jersey | $77,800 | 120 | |
| 7 | Massachusetts | $77,790 | 370 | |
| 8 | Connecticut | $76,510 | 190 | |
| 9 | South Dakota | $74,990 | 50 | |
| 10 | Washington | $74,030 | 260 |
States with the most Curators jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York | 1,330 | $79,120 | |
| 2 | California | 1,140 | $78,740 | |
| 3 | Texas | 690 | $59,990 | |
| 4 | North Carolina | 600 | $49,470 | |
| 5 | Pennsylvania | 520 | $62,100 | |
| 6 | Virginia | 450 | $58,200 | |
| 7 | Florida | 420 | $59,500 | |
| 8 | Illinois | 410 | $63,060 | |
| 9 | Massachusetts | 370 | $77,790 | |
| 10 | Ohio | 370 | $63,640 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Haven | $102,110 | 70 |
| 2 | Dayton | $94,740 | 40 |
| 3 | San Francisco | $90,800 | 240 |
| 4 | Washington | $87,400 | 270 |
| 5 | Phoenix | $84,150 | 70 |
| 6 | New York | $83,110 | 970 |
| 7 | Albany | $82,640 | 80 |
| 8 | Ann Arbor | $82,150 | 60 |
| 9 | Amherst Town | $79,380 | — |
| 10 | Boston | $78,720 | 220 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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