Curators Salary in Albany, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY

Median annual salary $80,240 +29.9% vs national
Median hourly $38.58
10th percentile $47,410
90th percentile $119,710
Employed locally 80
National median $61,770

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,410
    25th
    $61,110
    50th (median)
    $80,240
    75th
    $94,570
    90th
    $119,710

    Albany economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,072 2023 • Census ACS
    Curators salary vs area income 93% Median Curators salary is 7% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Curators

    Metro areaMedian salary
    New Haven, CT $97,820
    Ann Arbor, MI $97,090
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $96,640
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $94,110
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $90,290
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $86,420

    Nearby metros — Curators salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $94,110
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $86,420
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $72,240
    Rochester, NY $56,740
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $53,460

    Related occupations in Albany, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$36,220
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$77,890
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$78,790
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$38,550
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$77,760
    Instructional Coordinators$77,590

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Curators make per hour in Albany?

    The median hourly wage for Curators in Albany, NY is $38.58, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $61.45 or more per hour.

    Is Albany above or below average for Curators salaries?

    The median Curators salary in Albany, NY is 29.9% above the national median of $61,770. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Curators in Albany?

    Entry-level Curators (10th percentile) earn around $47,410 per year in Albany, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,110.