Occupation Salary Profile

Curators

SOC Code: 25-4012

Administer collections, such as artwork, collectibles, historic items, or scientific specimens of museums or other institutions. May conduct instructional, research, or public service activities of institution.

National Median (BLS)
$63,680
▲ +4.72% Nominal +1.41% Real
H-1B Sponsor Median
$81,182
▼ -0.25% Nominal ▼ -3.28% Real
Average Base Salary
$67,150
Domestic Mean Pay
Total U.S. Employment
1,350
Active Positions (BLS)
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National Baseline Wage Distribution

Empirical wage tiers reported across all 50 states by the Bureau of Labor Statistics for Curators.

Percentile Tier Annual Base Salary
10th Percentile $39,380
25th Percentile $47,730
National Median (50th Percentile) $63,680
75th Percentile $82,030
90th Percentile $99,250
P10: $39,380 P50 (Median): $63,680 P90: $99,250
Foreign Talent Market

H-1B Visa Sponsor Compensation Benchmarks

Based on 57 certified Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) filed by U.S. employers (Trailing 12 Months vs Prior 12 Months).

H-1B National Median $81,182
YoY Nominal Growth (T12M) -0.25%
Real Wage Growth (CPI-U Adj) -3.28%
H-1B Percentile Tier Sponsored Base Salary
10th Percentile $60,463
25th Percentile $68,000
H-1B Median (50th Percentile) $81,182
75th Percentile $95,000
90th Percentile $152,500
H-1B P10: $60,463 H-1B P50: $81,182 H-1B P90: $152,500
💡 Market Premium Insight: The median salary for foreign talent sponsored for Curators roles ($81,182) is +27.5% higher than the broader domestic BLS national median ($63,680).