How much does a curator make in Philadelphia?
$63,860a year
Median yearly pay for curators in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area. That is $30.70 an hour or $5,322 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.70
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among cities
- 41 of 81
- Jobs in the area
- 290
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,410Median: $63,860Highest 10%: $104,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,410 | $22.79 | |
| 25th | $51,140 | $24.59 | |
| Median | $63,860 | $30.70 | |
| 75th | $85,690 | $41.20 | |
| 90th | $104,200 | $50.07 |
Other cities in Pennsylvania
Median yearly pay for curators.
| Pittsburgh, PA | $73,330 |
| Harrisburg, PA | $63,150 |
Related jobs in Philadelphia
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Atmospheric | $128,700 |
| Law Teacher | $128,600 |
| Economics Teacher | $127,400 |
| Health Specialties Teacher | $108,200 |
| Business Teacher | $107,200 |
| Architecture Teacher | $105,800 |
| Geography Teacher | $104,800 |
| Political Science Teacher | $104,100 |
| Physics Teacher | $103,800 |
| Anthropology and Archeology Teacher | $101,700 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a curator make an hour in Philadelphia?
The median hourly pay in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area is $30.70 ($63,860 a year).
Do curators make more in Philadelphia than the national average?
Yes: $63,860 against $63,420 nationally, 1% more.
How does Philadelphia compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?
The median in Pennsylvania is $62,100, so Philadelphia pays 3% more.
Where does Philadelphia rank for curator pay?
41 of 81 metro areas with data.
How much does a curator make starting out in Philadelphia?
The lowest-paid 10% make $47,410 or less a year; the top 10% make $104,200 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.