How much does a curator make in Virginia?
$58,200a year
Median yearly pay for curators in Virginia. That is $27.98 an hour or $4,850 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.98
- Vs. national median
- -8%
- Rank among states
- 33 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 450
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,550Median: $58,200Highest 10%: $107,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,550 | $18.53 | |
| 25th | $44,410 | $21.35 | |
| Median | $58,200 | $27.98 | |
| 75th | $79,500 | $38.22 | |
| 90th | $107,900 | $51.88 |
Cities in Virginia
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Washington, DC | $87,400 |
| Richmond, VA | $66,650 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $58,200 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for curators.
| 30. Utah | $59,910 |
| 31. Florida | $59,500 |
| 32. Nebraska | $58,600 |
| 33. Virginia | $58,200 |
| 34. Georgia | $57,810 |
| 35. Tennessee | $57,580 |
| 36. Delaware | $56,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a curator make an hour in Virginia?
The median hourly pay in Virginia is $27.98 ($58,200 a year).
Do curators make more in Virginia than the national average?
No: $58,200 against $63,420 nationally, 8% less.
Where does Virginia rank for curator pay?
Virginia ranks 33 of 49 states.
Which city in Virginia pays curators the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, with a median of $87,400 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.