Curators Salary in North Carolina
Curators in North Carolina earn a median of $49,470 a year, −22% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $49,470
- vs. U.S. median
- −22% ($63,420)
- Rank among states
- 47 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 600
Pay range in North Carolina
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $42,240; the top 10% earn over $76,890. Nationally the range is $40,470 to $107,140.
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Curators pay in North Carolina
How much do curators make in North Carolina?
The median is $49,470 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $42,240 and the top 10% earn over $76,890. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is North Carolina a good state for curators?
On pay alone it ranks 47 of 49 (−22% vs. the national median of $63,420). Living costs are not included.