Curators Salary in Massachusetts

Curators in Massachusetts earn the most in Worcester (average $84,290 a year) and the least in Pittsfield ($79,180), across the 4 Massachusetts metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the curators average at $81,450 and the median at $77,790 for 370 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $71,560.

Curators average salary by city in Massachusetts

Worcester$84,290
Boston$83,850
Amherst$80,060
Pittsfield$79,180

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Worcester	$84,290	$78,450	$63,420	$64,234	103
Boston	$83,850	$78,720	$60,490	$63,946	108
Amherst	$80,060	$79,380	$55,000	$61,469	100
Pittsfield	$79,180	$76,850	$51,830	$60,894	95

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Curators salary in other states

Curators salary by city and state

More about pay in Massachusetts

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 25-4012.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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