Curators Salary in Boston, MA-NH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH

Median annual salary $78,510 +27.1% vs national
Median hourly $37.74
10th percentile $35,920
90th percentile $126,100
Employed locally 270
National median $61,770

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,920
    25th
    $59,400
    50th (median)
    $78,510
    75th
    $95,360
    90th
    $126,100

    Boston economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $112,484 2023 • Census ACS
    Curators salary vs area income 70% Median Curators salary is 30% 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
    Worcester, MA $78,450
    Amherst Town-Northampton, MA $78,270
    Pittsfield, MA $76,330
    Massachusetts $75,980
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $73,420

    Related occupations in Boston, MA-NH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $37,980
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $86,600
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $95,220
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $45,110
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $87,810
    Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary $138,440

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Curators make per hour in Boston?

    The median hourly wage for Curators in Boston, MA-NH is $37.74, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $64.10 or more per hour.

    Is Boston above or below average for Curators salaries?

    The median Curators salary in Boston, MA-NH is 27.1% 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 Boston?

    Entry-level Curators (10th percentile) earn around $35,920 per year in Boston, MA-NH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,400.