Curators Salary in Washington
Curators in Washington earn a median of $74,030 a year, +17% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $74,030
- vs. U.S. median
- +17% ($63,420)
- Rank among states
- 10 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 260
Pay range in Washington
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $45,720; the top 10% earn over $119,220. Nationally the range is $40,470 to $107,140.
States ranked near Washington
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- Archivists$76,490 median in Washington
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- Historians$99,720 median in Washington
- Fundraising Managers$137,010 median in Washington
- Management Analysts$109,170 median in Washington
- Library Assistants, Clerical$47,540 median in Washington
Curators pay in Washington
How much do curators make in Washington?
The median is $74,030 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $45,720 and the top 10% earn over $119,220. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Washington a good state for curators?
On pay alone it ranks 10 of 49 (+17% vs. the national median of $63,420). Living costs are not included.