How much does a curator make in New Jersey?
$77,800a year
Median yearly pay for curators in New Jersey. That is $37.40 an hour or $6,483 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.40
- Vs. national median
- +23%
- Rank among states
- 6 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,870Median: $77,800Highest 10%: $114,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,870 | $23.50 | |
| 25th | $58,280 | $28.02 | |
| Median | $77,800 | $37.40 | |
| 75th | $93,240 | $44.83 | |
| 90th | $114,900 | $55.23 |
Cities in New Jersey
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $83,110 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $63,860 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for curators.
| 3. New York | $79,120 |
| 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 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a curator make an hour in New Jersey?
The median hourly pay in New Jersey is $37.40 ($77,800 a year).
Do curators make more in New Jersey than the national average?
Yes: $77,800 against $63,420 nationally, 23% more.
Where does New Jersey rank for curator pay?
New Jersey ranks 6 of 49 states.
Which city in New Jersey pays curators the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $83,110 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.