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Curator salary in United States, 2026

How much does a Curator make in the United States?

Average base salary

$71,620
Average $71,620
Low $41,537
High $123,489

The average salary for a curator is $71,620 per year in the United States. 423 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 9, 2026).

Curator job openings in United States

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Curator for Rare Books and Man...
Arizona State University4.2out of 5 stars.
Tempe, AZ
2 months ago

Highest paying companies for Curator in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Roblox
 
$204,595per year
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MOCA
 
$180,000per year
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University of California Berke...
 
$163,200per year
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Datasite
 
$163,000per year
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JFCS of San Francisco, The Pen...
 
$160,000per year
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Apple
 
$156,525per year
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Highest paying cities for Curators near United States

  1. San Francisco, CA
    $114,749 per year
  2. New York, NY
    $98,501 per year
  3. Philadelphia, PA
    $92,940 per year
  4. Los Angeles, CA
    $90,328 per year
  5. Asheville, NC
    $87,688 per year

Where can a Curator earn more?

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