Curators Salary in Rochester, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Rochester, NY

Median annual salary $56,740 -8.1% vs national
Median hourly $27.28
10th percentile $35,560
90th percentile $81,830
Employed locally 60
National median $61,770

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,560
    25th
    $40,050
    50th (median)
    $56,740
    75th
    $68,950
    90th
    $81,830

    Rochester economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,438 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
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $53,460

    Related occupations in Rochester, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $33,730
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $62,840
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $65,230
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $37,680
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $66,590
    Special Education Teachers, Secondary School $63,350

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Curators make per hour in Rochester?

    The median hourly wage for Curators in Rochester, NY is $27.28, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.40 or more per hour.

    Is Rochester above or below average for Curators salaries?

    The median Curators salary in Rochester, NY is 8.1% 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 Rochester?

    Entry-level Curators (10th percentile) earn around $35,560 per year in Rochester, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,050.