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How much does a curator make in New Orleans?

$60,170a year

Median yearly pay for curators in the New Orleans-Metairie, LA metro area. That is $28.93 an hour or $5,014 a month.

Hourly
$28.93
Vs. national median
-5%
Rank among cities
60 of 81
Jobs in the area
90
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,340Median: $60,170Highest 10%: $149,400
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$44,340$21.32
25th$57,710$27.75
Median$60,170$28.93
75th$74,900$36.01
90th$149,400$71.80

Other cities in Louisiana

Median yearly pay for curators.

No other city in the state with data.
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Frequently asked questions

How much does a curator make an hour in New Orleans?

The median hourly pay in the New Orleans-Metairie, LA metro area is $28.93 ($60,170 a year).

Do curators make more in New Orleans than the national average?

No: $60,170 against $63,420 nationally, 5% less.

How does New Orleans compare with the rest of Louisiana?

The median in Louisiana is $60,080, so New Orleans pays 0% more.

Where does New Orleans rank for curator pay?

60 of 81 metro areas with data.

How much does a curator make starting out in New Orleans?

The lowest-paid 10% make $44,340 or less a year; the top 10% make $149,400 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.