Curators pay range in Amherst
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $38,430 a year or less, while the top 10% make $144,150 or more. The middle half of curators in Amherst earn between $55,000 and $80,190.
- $38K10th
- $55K25th
- $79KMedian
- $80K75th
- $144K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $80,060 | $6,672 | $38.49 |
| Median | $79,380 | $6,615 | $38.16 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $55,000 | $4,583 | $26.44 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $80,190 | $6,682 | $38.55 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Curators pay in Amherst vs. Massachusetts and the U.S.
Curators in Amherst earn about the same as the Massachusetts average ($81,450) and 12% more than the U.S. average ($71,560). At the median the gap is +25% against the U.S. median of $63,420.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amherst | $80,060 | $79,380 | $38,430 | $144,150 | n/a |
| Massachusetts | $81,450 | $77,790 | $41,310 | $130,480 | 370 |
| United States | $71,560 | $63,420 | $40,470 | $107,140 | 12,150 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Curators salary after taxes in Amherst
On the average salary of $80,060, a single filer in Amherst takes home about $61,469 a year, or $5,122 a month and $2,364 every two weeks. Taxes take 23% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
Is Amherst a good place for curators? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Amherst area are in line with the U.S. average (BEA price parity 100.2), so the average $80,060 buys what about $79,866 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.4 times the median wage of all jobs in Amherst ($57,030). A typical home costs $363,400, or 4.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Curators salary in other Massachusetts cities
Amherst ranks 3rd of 4 Massachusetts metro areas for this job; Worcester pays the most ($84,290).
- Worcester$84,290
- Boston$83,850
- Amherst$80,060
- Pittsfield$79,180
Highest-paying cities for curators
New York, NY pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($99,910).
- New York, NY$99,910
- New Haven, CT$99,830
- San Francisco, CA$98,200
- Ann Arbor, MI$95,110
- Washington, DC$93,030
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Curators salary in Amherst: questions
How much do curators make an hour in Amherst?
$38.49 an hour on average, and $38.16 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level curators salary in Amherst?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $38,430 a year and the 25th percentile is $55,000, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the curators take-home pay in Amherst?
About $61,469 a year ($5,122 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $80,060. Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
Do curators earn more in Amherst than elsewhere?
The average here is 12% more than the U.S. average for this job ($71,560).
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; area Amherst Town-Northampton, MA (11200). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.5%.
- 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.
- Home value: Census median home value (Zillow does not cover this metro). Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
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