Curators Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$61,770
↑ 26.6% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Curators — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Curators — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 26.6% since 2011 ($48,800 → $61,770)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $61,770
🦠COVID impact: Salary rose 4.4% from 2019 to 2020, likely reflecting workforce composition changes.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately -14%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $61,770 | +0.0% |
| 2023 | $61,750 | +2.3% |
| 2022 | $60,380 | +0.4% |
| 2021 | $60,110 | +5.5% |
| 2020 | $56,990 | +4.4% |
| 2019 | $54,570 | +1.5% |
| 2018 | $53,780 | +0.0% |
| 2017 | $53,770 | +0.8% |
| 2016 | $53,360 | +3.6% |
| 2015 | $51,520 | +0.5% |
| 2014 | $51,280 | +1.4% |
| 2013 | $50,550 | +1.9% |
| 2012 | $49,590 | +1.6% |
| 2011 | $48,800 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.