How much does a Museum Collections Curator make in Massachusetts? The average Museum Collections Curator salary in Massachusetts is $71,400 as of February 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $60,900 and $85,600. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on the city and many other important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession.

Museum Collections Curator Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Museum Collections Curator Salary $51,340 MA February 26, 2024
25th Percentile Museum Collections Curator Salary $60,900 MA February 26, 2024
50th Percentile Museum Collections Curator Salary $71,400 MA February 26, 2024
75th Percentile Museum Collections Curator Salary $85,600 MA February 26, 2024
90th Percentile Museum Collections Curator Salary $98,528 MA February 26, 2024
25% $60,900 10% $51,340 90% $98,528 75% $85,600 $71,400 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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The Museum Collections Curator evaluates and catalogs new collections according to department and library procedures. Determines the level of care for the museum's entire collection. Being a Museum Collections Curator contacts benefactors and writes grant proposals to increase museum funding. Maintains the environment and security of the collection storage and facilitates research use of collections. In addition, Museum Collections Curator requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a head of a unit/department. The Museum Collections Curator manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. Working as a Museum Collections Curator typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1 - 3 years supervisory experience may be required. Extensive knowledge of the function and department processes. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Location Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Attleboro, MA Avg. Salary $68,999 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Barnstable, MA Avg. Salary $69,742 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Fitchburg, MA Avg. Salary $69,862 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Hyannis, MA Avg. Salary $69,500 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Leominster, MA Avg. Salary $68,997 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Malden, MA Avg. Salary $73,829 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Methuen, MA Avg. Salary $69,983 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Newton, MA Avg. Salary $73,829 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Revere, MA Avg. Salary $73,829 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Weymouth, MA Avg. Salary $71,555 Date Updated February 26, 2024

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