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How much does a curator make in Raleigh?

$65,670a year

Median yearly pay for curators in the Raleigh-Cary, NC metro area. That is $31.57 an hour or $5,473 a month.

Hourly
$31.57
Vs. national median
+4%
Rank among cities
38 of 81
Jobs in the area
160
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,850Median: $65,670Highest 10%: $76,890
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$47,850$23.00
25th$47,850$23.00
Median$65,670$31.57
75th$76,890$36.97
90th$76,890$36.97

Other cities in North Carolina

Median yearly pay for curators.

Virginia Beach, VA$58,200
Greensboro, NC$55,170
Charlotte, NC$53,100
Durham, NC$49,240
Curator salary in North Carolina Curator salary in all states

Related jobs in Raleigh

Same field, median yearly pay.

Economics Teacher$137,400
Engineering Teacher$137,300
Health Specialties Teacher$106,400
Physics Teacher$105,600
Social Sciences Teacher$105,300
Chemistry Teacher$104,700
Biological Science Teacher$104,300
Business Teacher$103,800
Agricultural Sciences Teacher$102,600
Art$84,140
Salaries for every job in Raleigh, NC

Frequently asked questions

How much does a curator make an hour in Raleigh?

The median hourly pay in the Raleigh-Cary, NC metro area is $31.57 ($65,670 a year).

Do curators make more in Raleigh than the national average?

Yes: $65,670 against $63,420 nationally, 4% more.

How does Raleigh compare with the rest of North Carolina?

The median in North Carolina is $49,470, so Raleigh pays 33% more.

Where does Raleigh rank for curator pay?

38 of 81 metro areas with data.

How much does a curator make starting out in Raleigh?

The lowest-paid 10% make $47,850 or less a year; the top 10% make $76,890 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.