Curators in Delaware make a median of $50,980 a year, or about $24.51 an hour. The range runs from $31K at the entry level to $88K for experienced workers.
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Statewide average. This is an aggregate across all of Delaware. BLS does not publish metro-level data for this occupation in this state.
Bar chart showing Curators salary percentiles in Delaware: 10th percentile $31,210, 25th percentile $42,830, median $50,980, 75th percentile $75,360, 90th percentile $87,820. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Entry-level curators (10th percentile) start around $31K. Mid-career wages sit at $51K. Top earners bring in $88K or more, a $57K spread from bottom to top.
The median is $50,980 a year, that works out to about $25 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $31,210, and experienced curators can clear $87,820. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $51K enough to live in Delaware?▼
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,396/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,448/month, which eats 42.6% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.
How far does a curators salary go in Delaware?▼
Delaware has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median curators salary is worth about $52,282 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do curators get paid the most?▼
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.
