Curators in New York
Curators manage and interpret collections in museums and cultural institutions, overseeing artwork, historical artifacts, scientific specimens, or other items of value. They organize acquisitions, develop exhibitions, conduct research, and create educational programs In New York the median pay is $79,120 a year, 25% above the national median of $63,420.
$79,120median pay in New York, per year
$58,340–$103,240middle half earn
1,330employed in New York
$63,420U.S. median, for comparison
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Who is hiring in New York
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What it takes
Preparation: Extensive preparation (graduate degree and/or many years of experience). Most hold a master’s degree.
Skills that matter most
Reading ComprehensionSpeakingActive ListeningWritingCritical ThinkingComplex Problem SolvingActive LearningJudgment and Decision Making
Knowledge areas
English LanguageHistory and ArcheologyFine ArtsAdministration and ManagementSociology and AnthropologyCommunications and Media
Full profile, interests that fit, certifications and training: Curators.
Licenses and training in New York
Curators pay in other states
District of Columbia · $93,310New Hampshire · $82,490California · $78,740Rhode Island · $77,930New Jersey · $77,800Massachusetts · $77,790Connecticut · $76,510South Dakota · $74,990Washington · $74,030Colorado · $73,630
Related occupations
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Are you suited for this?
Four short assessments and your background, scored against curators and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
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O*NET-SOC 25-4012.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, New York, annual.