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Curators average salary by city in New York
- New York$99,910
- Albany$80,830
- Kiryas Joel$77,620
- Rochester$66,370
- Buffalo$64,760
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $99,910 | $83,110 | $62,000 | $74,170 | 113 |
| Albany | $80,830 | $82,640 | $56,230 | $61,853 | 100 |
| Kiryas Joel | $77,620 | $73,680 | $53,460 | $59,772 | 109 |
| Rochester | $66,370 | $59,120 | $50,860 | $52,463 | 97 |
| Buffalo | $64,760 | $55,290 | $49,230 | $51,258 | 96 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
Curators salary in other states
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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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