As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Museum Curator - Higher Ed. in the United States is $61,080. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $54,055 to $72,264, with most professionals earning between $47,659 and $82,446.
| Annual Salary |
Monthly Pay |
Weekly Pay |
Hourly Wage |
|
| 75th Percentile | $72,264 | $6,022 | $1,390 | $35 |
| Average | $61,080 | $5,090 | $1,175 | $29 |
| 25th Percentile | $54,055 | $4,505 | $1,040 | $26 |
An entry-level Museum Curator - Higher Ed. with less than 1 year of experience earns about $58,459. With 1-2 years of experience, the average salary increases to $58,773. For 2-4 years of experience, the pay typically rises to $59,822. Senior-level professionals with 5-8 years of experience earn around $63,918, and those with over 8 years of experience can expect an average of $65,253.
| Levels | Salary |
|---|---|
| Entry Level Museum Curator - Higher Ed. | $58,459 |
| Intermediate Level Museum Curator - Higher Ed. | $58,773 |
| Senior Level Museum Curator - Higher Ed. | $59,822 |
| Specialist Level Museum Curator - Higher Ed. | $63,918 |
| Expert Level Museum Curator - Higher Ed. | $65,253 |
| Entry Level | 4% |
| Mid Level | 4% |
| Senior Level | 2% |
| Top Level | 5% |
| Experienced | 7% |
Salaries in the United States differ widely between states due to factors like cost of living, local economies, and industry presence.
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Salaries in the United States can vary greatly between cities due to factors like cost of living, local economies, and industry presence.
As of April 01, 2025, our research reveals a significant shift in Museum Curator - Higher Ed. compensation over the past six years. For example, the median salary increased from $70,791 in 2023 to approximately $70,374 in 2024. (For a detailed analysis of Museum Curator - Higher Ed. salary trends, click here.)
Key factors like location, experience, industry demand, and economic growth significantly influence salary variations, making them important to consider.
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| Core Compensation | ||||
| Core Compensation | Median | % of Total | ||
| Base Salary | $61,080 | 70.7% | ||
| Bonus | $0 | 0.0% | ||
| Value of Benefits | ||||
| Core Compensation | Median | % of Total | ||
| Social Security | $4,673 | 5.4% | ||
| 401K/403B | $2,993 | 3.5% | ||
| Disability | $977 | 1.1% | ||
| Healthcare | $6,371 | 7.4% | ||
| Pension | $2,565 | 3.0% | ||
| Time Off | $7,752 | 9.0% | ||
| Total Compensation | $86,411 | 100% | ||
| Degree Level | % of user with this level of education |
|---|---|
| High School | 0.6% |
| Associates | 0.6% |
| Bachelors | 25.3% |
| Masters | 53.8% |
| Doctorate | 19.6% |
What Am I Worth?
The average annual salary of Museum Curator - Higher Ed. is $61,080. In case you are finding an easy salary calculator, the average hourly pay of Museum Curator - Higher Ed. is $29; the average weekly pay of Museum Curator - Higher Ed. is $1,175; the average monthly pay of Museum Curator - Higher Ed. is $5,090.
A Museum Curator - Higher Ed.'s earning potential can vary widely depending on several factors, including location, industry, experience, education, and the specific employer. According to the latest salary data by Salary.com, a Museum Curator - Higher Ed. earns the most in San Jose, CA, where the annual salary of a Museum Curator - Higher Ed. is $77,040.
The highest pay for Museum Curator - Higher Ed. is $82,446.
The lowest pay for Museum Curator - Higher Ed. is $47,659.
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