How much does a curator make in Washington?
$87,400a year
Median yearly pay for curators in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area. That is $42.02 an hour or $7,283 a month.
- Hourly
- $42.02
- Vs. national median
- +38%
- Rank among cities
- 4 of 81
- Jobs in the area
- 270
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $54,170Median: $87,400Highest 10%: $131,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $54,170 | $26.04 | |
| 25th | $63,650 | $30.60 | |
| Median | $87,400 | $42.02 | |
| 75th | $111,500 | $53.62 | |
| 90th | $131,800 | $63.37 |
Other cities in District of Columbia
Median yearly pay for curators.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Washington
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Economics Teacher | $155,100 |
| Health Specialties Teacher | $135,700 |
| Law Teacher | $134,100 |
| Agricultural Sciences Teacher | $129,900 |
| Business Teacher | $128,400 |
| Engineering Teacher | $126,200 |
| Atmospheric | $108,200 |
| Anthropology and Archeology Teacher | $106,000 |
| Instructional Coordinator | $105,200 |
| Environmental Science Teacher | $104,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a curator make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area is $42.02 ($87,400 a year).
Do curators make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $87,400 against $63,420 nationally, 38% more.
How does Washington compare with the rest of District of Columbia?
The median in District of Columbia is $93,310, so Washington pays 6% less.
Where does Washington rank for curator pay?
4 of 81 metro areas with data.
How much does a curator make starting out in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% make $54,170 or less a year; the top 10% make $131,800 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.