How much does a curator make in Pittsburgh?
$73,330a year
Median yearly pay for curators in the Pittsburgh, PA metro area. That is $35.25 an hour or $6,111 a month.
- Hourly
- $35.25
- Vs. national median
- +16%
- Rank among cities
- 24 of 81
- Jobs in the area
- 110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,780Median: $73,330Highest 10%: $94,290
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,780 | $22.01 | |
| 25th | $47,780 | $22.97 | |
| Median | $73,330 | $35.25 | |
| 75th | $85,600 | $41.15 | |
| 90th | $94,290 | $45.33 |
Other cities in Pennsylvania
Median yearly pay for curators.
| Philadelphia, PA | $63,860 |
| Harrisburg, PA | $63,150 |
Related jobs in Pittsburgh
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Business Teacher | $121,800 |
| Law Teacher | $121,300 |
| Recreation and Fitness Studies Teacher | $101,600 |
| Health Specialties Teacher | $100,900 |
| Career/Technical Education Teacher | $100,000 |
| Computer Science Teacher | $98,960 |
| History Teacher | $98,850 |
| Environmental Science Teacher | $96,840 |
| Sociology Teacher | $95,440 |
| Political Science Teacher | $95,210 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a curator make an hour in Pittsburgh?
The median hourly pay in the Pittsburgh, PA metro area is $35.25 ($73,330 a year).
Do curators make more in Pittsburgh than the national average?
Yes: $73,330 against $63,420 nationally, 16% more.
How does Pittsburgh compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?
The median in Pennsylvania is $62,100, so Pittsburgh pays 18% more.
Where does Pittsburgh rank for curator pay?
24 of 81 metro areas with data.
How much does a curator make starting out in Pittsburgh?
The lowest-paid 10% make $45,780 or less a year; the top 10% make $94,290 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.