How much does a curator make in Pennsylvania?
$62,100a year
Median yearly pay for curators in Pennsylvania. That is $29.86 an hour or $5,175 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.86
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among states
- 23 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 520
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,930Median: $62,100Highest 10%: $101,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,930 | $21.60 | |
| 25th | $48,590 | $23.36 | |
| Median | $62,100 | $29.86 | |
| 75th | $85,490 | $41.10 | |
| 90th | $101,500 | $48.79 |
Cities in Pennsylvania
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Pittsburgh, PA | $73,330 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $63,860 |
| Harrisburg, PA | $63,150 |
| Lancaster, PA | $49,740 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for curators.
| 20. Illinois | $63,060 |
| 21. Oregon | $62,790 |
| 22. Idaho | $62,190 |
| 23. Pennsylvania | $62,100 |
| 24. Wyoming | $61,910 |
| 25. Alabama | $61,120 |
| 26. Oklahoma | $60,560 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a curator make an hour in Pennsylvania?
The median hourly pay in Pennsylvania is $29.86 ($62,100 a year).
Do curators make more in Pennsylvania than the national average?
No: $62,100 against $63,420 nationally, 2% less.
Where does Pennsylvania rank for curator pay?
Pennsylvania ranks 23 of 49 states.
Which city in Pennsylvania pays curators the most?
Pittsburgh, PA, with a median of $73,330 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.