Curators Salary (2025)
Based on 12,150 employed workers · BLS OEWS May 2025
Salary Percentile Breakdown
| Percentile | Annual |
|---|---|
10th Percentile Bottom 10% | $40,470 |
25th Percentile Lower quarter | $48,870 |
50th PercentileMedian Median | $63,420 |
75th Percentile Upper quarter | $83,080 |
90th Percentile Top 10% | $107,140 |
Salary Distribution
Annual Salary Range
10th
$40K
25th
$49K
Median
$63K
75th
$83K
90th
$107K
Highest Paying States for Curators
States with highest average wages · BLS May 2025
| State | Annual Mean |
|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $100,420 |
| New York | $90,630 |
| California | $86,330 |
| Connecticut | $82,840 |
| Rhode Island | $82,470 |
| Massachusetts | $81,450 |
| New Hampshire | $79,660 |
| New Jersey | $77,880 |
| Washington | $77,370 |
| Colorado | $76,150 |
Geographic Salary Variation
Curators salaries vary significantly across the United States. The highest paying state is District of Columbia at an average of $100,420 per year, while Colorado has an average of $76,150 — a difference of $24,270. These geographic differences reflect variations in cost of living, demand, and local labor market conditions.
Highest Paying Metro Areas
Top cities by average annual wage
About Curators
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 12,150 workers were employed as Curatorss in the United States as of May 2025. This occupation is classified under Educational Instruction and Library Occupations. The annual mean wage of $71,560 reflects data from employer surveys conducted by BLS.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 · SOC Code: 25-4012