What are the main factors that influence a Curator's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Curator's salary?

A Curator's salary grows with experience: starting around $60,243 for beginners, reaching about $61,885 at mid-level, and approach $66,932 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Curator?

Curator salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Curator roles are District of Columbia $70,089, California $69,823, Massachusetts $68,893. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Curator roles make?

Salaries for Curator level roles vary by specialization: Scientific Curator: $79,458; Associate Curator: $71,395; Content Curator: $69,806; Art Curator: $63,407; Chief Curator: $63,285.

Curator Salary in Delaware

How much does a Curator make in Delaware?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Curator in Delaware is $64,107 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $31.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $82,460
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $55,697 to $73,714
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $48,041

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Curator Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$73,714	$6,143	$1,418	$35
Average	$64,107	$5,342	$1,233	$31
25th Percentile	$55,697	$4,641	$1,071	$27

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Key Factors That Influence Curator Salaries

A 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 Curator Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a 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): $60,243
Early Career (1-2 years): $60,622
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $61,885
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $65,802
Expert (over 8 years): $66,932

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Curator	$60,243
Intermediate Level Curator	$60,622
Senior Level Curator	$61,885
Specialist Level Curator	$65,802
Expert Level Curator	$66,932

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How Do Curator Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Curators. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $70,089.
California: $69,823.
Massachusetts: $68,893.

District of Columbia $70,089 California $69,823 Massachusetts $68,893 Washington $68,639 New Jersey $68,614 Alaska $68,525 Connecticut $67,652 New York $67,297

Hawaii $66,164 Rhode Island $65,632 Maryland $65,272 Minnesota $64,778 Colorado $64,588 Illinois $64,525 Oregon $64,284 Delaware $64,107

New Hampshire $63,995 Virginia $63,746 Pennsylvania $63,018 Nevada $62,651 North Dakota $62,531 Michigan $62,341 Wisconsin $62,271 Vermont $62,132

Texas $61,746 Maine $61,720 Arizona $61,682 Ohio $61,638 Georgia $61,056 Indiana $60,764 Wyoming $60,707 Utah $60,619

Iowa $60,581 Kansas $60,277 Louisiana $60,188 North Carolina $60,157 Missouri $60,144 Florida $59,897 Montana $59,764 Nebraska $59,638

Kentucky $59,568 South Carolina $59,315 Tennessee $59,157 Idaho $59,093 New Mexico $58,631 Oklahoma $58,530 Alabama $58,156 South Dakota $57,530

Arkansas $57,188 West Virginia $57,004 Mississippi $56,454

Top Paying Cities for 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:

Lincoln: $63,818
Little Creek: $64,285
Magnolia: $64,193

Lincoln, DE $63,818 Little Creek, DE $64,285 Magnolia, DE $64,193 Milford, DE $63,980 Marydel, DE $64,085 Millsboro, DE $63,550 Millville, DE $63,649 Milton, DE $63,759

Nassau, DE $63,805 Ocean View, DE $63,638 Rehoboth Beach, DE $63,760 Seaford, DE $63,796 Selbyville, DE $63,532 Smyrna, DE $64,330 Viola, DE $64,033 Woodside, DE $64,206

Bear, DE $64,057 Newark, DE $64,033 Claymont, DE $64,164 Delaware City, DE $64,097 Hockessin, DE $64,028 Kirkwood, DE $64,085 Middletown, DE $64,110 Montchanin, DE $64,042

New Castle, DE $64,052 Odessa, DE $64,142 Port Penn, DE $64,185 Rockland, DE $64,049 Saint Georges, DE $64,090 Townsend, DE $64,189 Winterthur, DE $64,056 Lewes, DE $63,783

Wilmington, DE $64,031 Dover, DE $64,285 Dover Afb, DE $63,947 Bethany Beach, DE $63,571 Bethel, DE $63,637 Bridgeville, DE $63,787 Camden Wyoming, DE $64,104 Cheswold, DE $64,264

Clayton, DE $64,266 Dagsboro, DE $63,526 Delmar, DE $63,424 Ellendale, DE $63,617 Felton, DE $63,975 Fenwick Island, DE $63,540 Frankford, DE $63,430 Frederica, DE $64,038

Georgetown, DE $63,502 Greenwood, DE $63,797 Harbeson, DE $63,570 Harrington, DE $63,894 Hartly, DE $64,093 Houston, DE $63,803 Kenton, DE $64,270 Laurel, DE $63,464

Yorklyn, DE $64,047

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

Understanding how a 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 July 01, 2026

$55,697

Average $64,107/year

$73,714

$4,641

Average $5,342/month

$6,143

$1,071

Average $1,233/week

$1,418

$27

Average $31/hour

$35

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$73,714	$6,143	$1,418	$35
Average	$64,107	$5,342	$1,233	$31
25th Percentile	$55,697	$4,641	$1,071	$27

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