How much does a curator make in Buffalo?
$55,290a year
Median yearly pay for curators in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area. That is $26.58 an hour or $4,608 a month.
- Hourly
- $26.58
- Vs. national median
- -13%
- Rank among cities
- 74 of 81
- Jobs in the area
- 60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,290Median: $55,290Highest 10%: $95,530
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,290 | $18.41 | |
| 25th | $49,230 | $23.67 | |
| Median | $55,290 | $26.58 | |
| 75th | $77,150 | $37.09 | |
| 90th | $95,530 | $45.93 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for curators.
| New York, NY | $83,110 |
| Albany, NY | $82,640 |
| Rochester, NY | $59,120 |
Related jobs in Buffalo
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Law Teacher | $131,200 |
| Engineering Teacher | $128,900 |
| Social Work Teacher | $125,800 |
| Physics Teacher | $114,600 |
| Computer Science Teacher | $101,800 |
| Chemistry Teacher | $101,800 |
| Business Teacher | $101,400 |
| History Teacher | $93,430 |
| Psychology Teacher | $93,160 |
| Middle School Teacher | $89,950 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a curator make an hour in Buffalo?
The median hourly pay in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area is $26.58 ($55,290 a year).
Do curators make more in Buffalo than the national average?
No: $55,290 against $63,420 nationally, 13% less.
How does Buffalo compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $79,120, so Buffalo pays 30% less.
Where does Buffalo rank for curator pay?
74 of 81 metro areas with data.
How much does a curator make starting out in Buffalo?
The lowest-paid 10% make $38,290 or less a year; the top 10% make $95,530 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.