Curators in New York
Local pay for curators in New York, on the same wage scale as the U.S. Growth and openings are national.
SOC 25-4012
$79,120
median pay, New York
1,330
employed in New York
+24.8%
vs U.S. median
+7.0%
growth, 2024–34 (U.S.)
What curators earn in New York
New York · annual wage · OEWS May 2025
Half of curators in New York earn between $58,340 and $103,240 a year; the U.S. median is $63,420.
$46,060
P10
$58,340
P25
$79,120
MEDIAN
$103,240
P75
$148,580
P90
Pay by metro in New York
$83,110
$82,640
$73,680
$59,120
$55,290
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