Curators Salary in Amherst Town, MA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Amherst Town-Northampton, MA

Median annual salary $78,270 +26.7% vs national
Median hourly $37.63
10th percentile $35,330
90th percentile $120,480
National median $61,770

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,330
    25th
    $61,000
    50th (median)
    $78,270
    75th
    $93,010
    90th
    $120,480

    Amherst Town economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,391 2023 • Census ACS
    Curators salary vs area income 91% Median Curators salary is 9% 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
    Omaha, NE-IA $79,420
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $78,510
    Worcester, MA $78,450
    Pittsfield, MA $76,330
    Massachusetts $75,980
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $73,420

    Related occupations in Amherst Town, MA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $37,440
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $79,130
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $77,240
    Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary $81,040
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $79,240
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $44,560

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Curators make per hour in Amherst Town?

    The median hourly wage for Curators in Amherst Town, MA is $37.63, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $69.30 or more per hour.

    Is Amherst Town above or below average for Curators salaries?

    The median Curators salary in Amherst Town, MA is 26.7% 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 Amherst Town?

    Entry-level Curators (10th percentile) earn around $35,330 per year in Amherst Town, MA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,000.