Museum Collections Curator Salary in Maryland

How much does a Museum Collections Curator make in Maryland?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Museum Collections Curator in Maryland is $65,000 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $31.

However, a Museum Collections Curator's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $83,531
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $56,400 to $74,700
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $48,570
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Museum Collections Curator Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $74,700 $6,225 $1,437 $36
Average $65,000 $5,417 $1,250 $31
25th Percentile $56,400 $4,700 $1,085 $27
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Key Factors That Influence Museum Collections Curator Salaries

A Museum Collections Curator's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Museum Collections Curator Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Museum Collections Curator's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $61,831
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $62,218
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $63,511
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $67,495
  • Expert (over 8 years): $68,640
Levels Salary
Entry Level Museum Collections Curator$61,831
Intermediate Level Museum Collections Curator$62,218
Senior Level Museum Collections Curator$63,511
Specialist Level Museum Collections Curator$67,495
Expert Level Museum Collections Curator$68,640
$61,831 0 yr
$62,218 < 2 yrs
$63,511 2-4 yrs
$67,495 5-8 yrs
$68,640 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Museum Collections Curators

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • Owings: $66,900
  • Riverdale: $69,300
  • College Park: $69,300

Museum Collections Curator Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

Museum Collections Curator salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $67,080. While startup companies pay approximate $57,318.

Museum Collections Curator Salary by Company Size

Company Size Employees Average Salary
Startup1~50$57,318
Growth Stage51~500$60,475
Established501~5000$64,938
Enterprise5000+$67,080

Museum Collections Curator Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Museum Collections Curator's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on August 01, 2026

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