How much does a curator make in New York?
$79,120a year
Median yearly pay for curators in New York. That is $38.04 an hour or $6,593 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.04
- Vs. national median
- +25%
- Rank among states
- 3 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 1,330
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,060Median: $79,120Highest 10%: $148,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,060 | $22.14 | |
| 25th | $58,340 | $28.05 | |
| Median | $79,120 | $38.04 | |
| 75th | $103,200 | $49.63 | |
| 90th | $148,600 | $71.43 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $83,110 |
| Albany, NY | $82,640 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $73,680 |
| Rochester, NY | $59,120 |
| Buffalo, NY | $55,290 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for curators.
| 1. District of Columbia | $93,310 |
| 2. New Hampshire | $82,490 |
| 3. New York | $79,120 |
| 4. California | $78,740 |
| 5. Rhode Island | $77,930 |
| 6. New Jersey | $77,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a curator make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $38.04 ($79,120 a year).
Do curators make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $79,120 against $63,420 nationally, 25% more.
Where does New York rank for curator pay?
New York ranks 3 of 49 states.
Which city in New York 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.