Curators vs. Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary: Who Earns More?
Curators out-earn Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary by $27K a year at the national median, per BLS OEWS May 2025. Curators land at $63,420 and Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary at $36,780. The education gap is real: curator programs typically require bachelor's degree, while teaching assistants, except postsecondary programs require bachelor's degree. Top-paying state for Curators is District of Columbia ($93,310); for Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary it's Washington ($49,120).
Pay by state
States where both occupations have BLS data, sorted by Curators median pay.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025. Highlighted value is higher in each row.
Common questions
Who earns more, Curators or Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary?
Curators earn more nationally. The median is $63,420 for Curators versus $36,780 for Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary, a difference of $27K. Per BLS OEWS May 2025.
Which has better job growth, Curators or Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary?
Curators has the better 10-year outlook at 7% projected growth, compared to -1.5% for the other field. Both are from BLS Employment Projections.
Which requires more education, Curators or Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary?
Curators typically requires bachelor's degree. Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary requires bachelor's degree. Education requirements vary by employer and state licensing board.
Where do Curators get paid the most?
District of Columbia is the top-paying state for Curators at $93,310/year, per BLS OEWS May 2025. Major metro areas within that state typically pay even more than the state average.
How does Curators vs. Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary pay differ by state?
The gap varies significantly by state. In District of Columbia, Curators earn $93,310 vs. $46,920 for Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary. See the state comparison table on this page for the full picture.