Curators in Vermont make a median of $55,340 a year, or about $26.61 an hour. The range runs from $35K at the entry level to $77K for experienced workers.
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Statewide average. This is an aggregate across all of Vermont. BLS does not publish metro-level data for this occupation in this state.
Bar chart showing Curators salary percentiles in Vermont: 10th percentile $35,430, 25th percentile $35,540, median $55,340, 75th percentile $68,670, 90th percentile $76,640. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Entry-level curators (10th percentile) start around $35K. Mid-career wages sit at $55K. Top earners bring in $77K or more, a $41K spread from bottom to top.
The median is $55,340 a year, that works out to about $27 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $35,430, and experienced curators can clear $76,640. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $55K enough to live in Vermont?▼
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,762/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,498/month, which eats 39.8% 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 Vermont?▼
Vermont 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 $54,819 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.
