Curators Salary in Massachusetts
Curators in Massachusetts earn a median of $77,790 a year, +23% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $77,790
- vs. U.S. median
- +23% ($63,420)
- Rank among states
- 7 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 370
Pay range in Massachusetts
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $41,310; the top 10% earn over $130,480. Nationally the range is $40,470 to $107,140.
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Curators pay in Massachusetts
How much do curators make in Massachusetts?
The median is $77,790 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $41,310 and the top 10% earn over $130,480. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Massachusetts a good state for curators?
On pay alone it ranks 7 of 49 (+23% vs. the national median of $63,420). Living costs are not included.