How much does a Museum Collections Curator make in New York? The average Museum Collections Curator salary in New York is $70,000 as of February 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $59,700 and $84,000. 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 $50,322 NY February 26, 2024
25th Percentile Museum Collections Curator Salary $59,700 NY February 26, 2024
50th Percentile Museum Collections Curator Salary $70,000 NY February 26, 2024
75th Percentile Museum Collections Curator Salary $84,000 NY February 26, 2024
90th Percentile Museum Collections Curator Salary $96,746 NY February 26, 2024
25% $59,700 10% $50,322 90% $96,746 75% $84,000 $70,000 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 Brentwood, NY Avg. Salary $71,904 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Clay, NY Avg. Salary $65,169 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Henrietta, NY Avg. Salary $64,596 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Huntington, NY Avg. Salary $74,851 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Levittown, NY Avg. Salary $72,034 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Nassau, NY Avg. Salary $72,034 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location New Suffolk, NY Avg. Salary $71,048 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Accord, NY Avg. Salary $70,398 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Acra, NY Avg. Salary $66,555 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Adams, NY Avg. Salary $64,841 Date Updated February 26, 2024

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