Curators Salary in Buffalo, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY

Median annual salary $53,460 -13.5% vs national
Median hourly $25.70
10th percentile $36,260
90th percentile $85,530
Employed locally 50
National median $61,770

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,260
    25th
    $39,600
    50th (median)
    $53,460
    75th
    $72,730
    90th
    $85,530

    Buffalo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,572 2023 • Census ACS
    Curators salary vs area income 76% Median Curators salary is 24% 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
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $80,240
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $72,240
    Rochester, NY $56,740

    Related occupations in Buffalo, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $34,350
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $76,320
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $79,710
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $38,860
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $79,710
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $35,750

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Curators make per hour in Buffalo?

    The median hourly wage for Curators in Buffalo, NY is $25.70, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.93 or more per hour.

    Is Buffalo above or below average for Curators salaries?

    The median Curators salary in Buffalo, NY is 13.5% below 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 Buffalo?

    Entry-level Curators (10th percentile) earn around $36,260 per year in Buffalo, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,600.