Curators Salary in New York, NY-NJ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ

Median annual salary $86,420 +39.9% vs national
Median hourly $41.55
10th percentile $46,750
90th percentile $217,560
Employed locally 950
National median $61,770

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,750
    25th
    $63,730
    50th (median)
    $86,420
    75th
    $125,540
    90th
    $217,560

    New York economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,334 2023 • Census ACS
    Curators salary vs area income 89% Median Curators salary is 11% 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
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $83,910

    Nearby metros — Curators salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $94,110
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $80,240
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $72,240
    Rochester, NY $56,740
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $53,460

    Related occupations in New York, NY-NJ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$37,070
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$95,240
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$99,260
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$82,870
    Self-Enrichment Teachers$59,740
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$47,430

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Curators make per hour in New York?

    The median hourly wage for Curators in New York, NY-NJ is $41.55, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $77.58 or more per hour.

    Is New York above or below average for Curators salaries?

    The median Curators salary in New York, NY-NJ is 39.9% 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 New York?

    Entry-level Curators (10th percentile) earn around $46,750 per year in New York, NY-NJ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,730.