How much does a curator make in New York?
$83,110a year
Median yearly pay for curators in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area. That is $39.96 an hour or $6,926 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.96
- Vs. national median
- +31%
- Rank among cities
- 6 of 81
- Jobs in the area
- 970
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $51,390Median: $83,110Highest 10%: $161,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $51,390 | $24.71 | |
| 25th | $62,000 | $29.81 | |
| Median | $83,110 | $39.96 | |
| 75th | $117,800 | $56.61 | |
| 90th | $161,400 | $77.58 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for curators.
| Albany, NY | $82,640 |
| Rochester, NY | $59,120 |
| Buffalo, NY | $55,290 |
Related jobs in New York
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Law Teacher | $144,100 |
| Economics Teacher | $132,100 |
| Health Specialties Teacher | $128,100 |
| Architecture Teacher | $123,800 |
| Engineering Teacher | $123,200 |
| Political Science Teacher | $107,100 |
| Business Teacher | $104,800 |
| Physics Teacher | $104,700 |
| Area | $103,700 |
| Environmental Science Teacher | $103,500 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a curator make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area is $39.96 ($83,110 a year).
Do curators make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $83,110 against $63,420 nationally, 31% more.
How does New York compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $79,120, so New York pays 5% more.
Where does New York rank for curator pay?
6 of 81 metro areas with data.
How much does a curator make starting out in New York?
The lowest-paid 10% make $51,390 or less a year; the top 10% make $161,400 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.