How much does a curator make in Albany?
$82,640a year
Median yearly pay for curators in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metro area. That is $39.73 an hour or $6,887 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.73
- Vs. national median
- +30%
- Rank among cities
- 7 of 81
- Jobs in the area
- 80
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $42,960Median: $82,640Highest 10%: $127,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,960 | $20.65 | |
| 25th | $56,230 | $27.03 | |
| Median | $82,640 | $39.73 | |
| 75th | $97,820 | $47.03 | |
| 90th | $127,800 | $61.45 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for curators.
| New York, NY | $83,110 |
| Rochester, NY | $59,120 |
| Buffalo, NY | $55,290 |
Related jobs in Albany
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Economics Teacher | $125,100 |
| Environmental Science Teacher | $104,200 |
| Political Science Teacher | $104,100 |
| Computer Science Teacher | $103,600 |
| Physics Teacher | $103,500 |
| Sociology Teacher | $101,800 |
| History Teacher | $101,400 |
| Psychology Teacher | $100,800 |
| Biological Science Teacher | $98,430 |
| Communications Teacher | $98,040 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a curator make an hour in Albany?
The median hourly pay in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metro area is $39.73 ($82,640 a year).
Do curators make more in Albany than the national average?
Yes: $82,640 against $63,420 nationally, 30% more.
How does Albany compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $79,120, so Albany pays 4% more.
Where does Albany rank for curator pay?
7 of 81 metro areas with data.
How much does a curator make starting out in Albany?
The lowest-paid 10% make $42,960 or less a year; the top 10% make $127,800 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.