Curators vs. Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary: Who Earns More?
Curatorss out-earn Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondarys by $27K a year at the national median, per BLS OEWS May 2025. Curatorss land at $63,420 and Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondarys 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 Curatorss is District of Columbia ($93,310); for Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondarys 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, Curatorss or Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondarys?
Curatorss earn more nationally. The median is $63,420 for Curatorss versus $36,780 for Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondarys, a difference of $27K. Per BLS OEWS May 2025.
Which has better job growth, Curators or Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary?
BLS Employment Projections data is not available for one or both occupations. Check the individual career pages for current outlook figures.
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 Curatorss get paid the most?
District of Columbia is the top-paying state for Curatorss 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, Curatorss earn $93,310 vs. $46,920 for Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondarys. See the state comparison table on this page for the full picture.