Curators Salary in Worcester, MA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Worcester, MA

Median annual salary $78,450 +27% vs national
Median hourly $37.72
10th percentile $46,370
90th percentile $130,630
Employed locally 30
National median $61,770

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,370
    25th
    $63,420
    50th (median)
    $78,450
    75th
    $93,130
    90th
    $130,630

    Worcester economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,561 2023 • Census ACS
    Curators salary vs area income 84% Median Curators salary is 16% 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
    Amherst Town-Northampton, MA $78,270
    Pittsfield, MA $76,330
    Massachusetts $75,980
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $73,420

    Related occupations in Worcester, MA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$38,280
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$80,480
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$87,210
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$80,620
    Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary$103,740
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$44,000

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Curators make per hour in Worcester?

    The median hourly wage for Curators in Worcester, MA is $37.72, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $62.81 or more per hour.

    Is Worcester above or below average for Curators salaries?

    The median Curators salary in Worcester, MA is 27% 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 Worcester?

    Entry-level Curators (10th percentile) earn around $46,370 per year in Worcester, MA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,420.