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Curators Salary in Massachusetts
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Curators make in Massachusetts?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$77,790
Median Annual Salary
▲
+2.4% vs 2024
$81,450
Mean Salary
$77,790
Median Salary
$37.40
Hourly Rate
370 people work as Curators in Massachusetts
Curators salary by percentile in Massachusetts
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Curators in Massachusetts earn a median salary of $77,790 per year ($6,482/month).
This is 23.5% above the national average of $63,010.
Massachusetts ranks #7 out of 49 states for Curators pay.
Approximately 370 people work in this occupation across Massachusetts.
Salaries increased by 2.4% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Curators
Administer collections, such as artwork, collectibles, historic items, or scientific specimens of museums or other institutions. May conduct instructional, research, or public service activities of institution.
Top Skills
Reading Comprehension
4.0
Speaking
4.0
Active Listening
3.88
Writing
3.88
Critical Thinking
3.75
Key Knowledge Areas
English Language
4.57
History and Archeology
4.52
Fine Arts
3.76
Administration and Management
3.33
Sociology and Anthropology
3.3
Typical Education: Master's Degree
(44.0% of workers)
Salaries for Curators in Massachusetts range from $41,310 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $130,480 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $58,380 and $97,880.
Median $77,790
P10: $41,310P25: $58,380P75: $97,880P90: $130,480
10th
$41,310
25th
$58,380
Median
$77,790
75th
$97,880
90th
$130,480
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$41,310
$19.86
$3,442
25th Percentile
$58,380
$28.07
$4,865
Median (50th)
$77,790
$37.40
$6,482
75th Percentile
$97,880
$47.06
$8,156
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$130,480
$62.73
$10,873
Note: The mean (average) salary of $81,450 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
The median annual salary for Curators in Massachusetts is $77,790 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $81,450.
What is the salary range for a Curators in Massachusetts?
Salaries for Curators in Massachusetts range from $41,310 at the 10th percentile to $130,480 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $58,380 and $97,880.
What is the starting salary for a Curators in Massachusetts?
Entry-level Curators positions in Massachusetts typically start around $41,310 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $58,380 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Curators in Massachusetts?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 370 people are employed as Curators in Massachusetts.
What is the hourly rate for a Curators in Massachusetts?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Curators in Massachusetts is approximately $37.40 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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