How much does a curator make in Richmond?
$66,650a year
Median yearly pay for curators in the Richmond, VA metro area. That is $32.04 an hour or $5,554 a month.
- Hourly
- $32.04
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among cities
- 34 of 81
- Jobs in the area
- 80
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $42,870Median: $66,650Highest 10%: $111,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,870 | $20.61 | |
| 25th | $47,860 | $23.01 | |
| Median | $66,650 | $32.04 | |
| 75th | $95,660 | $45.99 | |
| 90th | $111,100 | $53.40 |
Other cities in Virginia
Median yearly pay for curators.
| Washington, DC | $87,400 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $58,200 |
Related jobs in Richmond
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Law Teacher | $131,300 |
| Economics Teacher | $128,500 |
| Engineering Teacher | $105,000 |
| Physics Teacher | $103,700 |
| Health Specialties Teacher | $101,100 |
| Business Teacher | $98,170 |
| Political Science Teacher | $92,410 |
| Computer Science Teacher | $86,670 |
| History Teacher | $86,410 |
| Area | $85,960 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a curator make an hour in Richmond?
The median hourly pay in the Richmond, VA metro area is $32.04 ($66,650 a year).
Do curators make more in Richmond than the national average?
Yes: $66,650 against $63,420 nationally, 5% more.
How does Richmond compare with the rest of Virginia?
The median in Virginia is $58,200, so Richmond pays 15% more.
Where does Richmond rank for curator pay?
34 of 81 metro areas with data.
How much does a curator make starting out in Richmond?
The lowest-paid 10% make $42,870 or less a year; the top 10% make $111,100 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.