How much does a curator make in Massachusetts?
$77,790a year
Median yearly pay for curators in Massachusetts. That is $37.40 an hour or $6,483 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.40
- Vs. national median
- +23%
- Rank among states
- 7 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 370
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $41,310Median: $77,790Highest 10%: $130,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $41,310 | $19.86 | |
| 25th | $58,380 | $28.07 | |
| Median | $77,790 | $37.40 | |
| 75th | $97,880 | $47.06 | |
| 90th | $130,500 | $62.73 |
Cities in Massachusetts
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Amherst Town, MA | $79,380 |
| Boston, MA | $78,720 |
| Worcester, MA | $78,450 |
| Providence, RI | $77,670 |
| Pittsfield, MA | $76,850 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for curators.
| 4. California | $78,740 |
| 5. Rhode Island | $77,930 |
| 6. New Jersey | $77,800 |
| 7. Massachusetts | $77,790 |
| 8. Connecticut | $76,510 |
| 9. South Dakota | $74,990 |
| 10. Washington | $74,030 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a curator make an hour in Massachusetts?
The median hourly pay in Massachusetts is $37.40 ($77,790 a year).
Do curators make more in Massachusetts than the national average?
Yes: $77,790 against $63,420 nationally, 23% more.
Where does Massachusetts rank for curator pay?
Massachusetts ranks 7 of 49 states.
Which city in Massachusetts pays curators the most?
Amherst Town-Northampton, MA, with a median of $79,380 a year.
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.