Curators Salary in District of Columbia
Curators in District of Columbia earn a median of $93,310 a year, +47% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $93,310
- vs. U.S. median
- +47% ($63,420)
- Rank among states
- 1 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 140
Pay range in District of Columbia
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $62,530; the top 10% earn over $161,380. Nationally the range is $40,470 to $107,140.
States ranked near District of Columbia
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- Management Analysts$126,140 median in District of Columbia
- Library Assistants, Clerical$59,390 median in District of Columbia
Curators pay in District of Columbia
How much do curators make in District of Columbia?
The median is $93,310 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $62,530 and the top 10% earn over $161,380. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is District of Columbia a good state for curators?
On pay alone it ranks 1 of 49 (+47% vs. the national median of $63,420). Living costs are not included.