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Curators (25-4012) in Hartford Labor Market Area
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Hartford LMA (1Q 2023)
All Industry
Estimated employment40
Mean wage$33.51
Entry wage$22.75
10th percentile wage$22.92
50th percentile wage$32.57
90th percentile wage$46.30
 Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions3069.8%
 Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions30$26.01
Curators (25-4012)
Administer collections, such as artwork, collectibles, historic items, or scientific specimens of museums or other institutions. May conduct instructional, research, or public service activities of institution.
Median Wage History
YearThis OccupationCompared to Occupational GroupDifference
Current  $32.57 $31.33 $1.24
2022$31.36+3.8%$30.17+3.8%$1.19
2021$29.97+4.7%$28.83+4.7%$1.14
2020$29.19+2.7%$28.07+2.7%$1.11
2019$28.59+2.1%$27.51+2.1%$1.09
2018$27.94+2.3%$26.87+2.3%$1.06
2017$27.35+2.2%$26.30+2.2%$1.04
2016$26.78+2.1%$25.76+2.1%$1.02
2015$26.27+1.9%$25.27+1.9%$1.00
2014$25.74+2.1%$24.76+2.1%$0.98
YearThis OccupationCompared to All OccupationsDifference
Current  $32.57 $26.35 $6.22
2022$31.36+3.8%$25.47+3.4%$5.89
2021$29.97+4.7%$24.10+5.7%$5.87
2020$29.19+2.7%$23.28+3.5%$5.91
2019$28.59+2.1%$22.62+2.9%$5.98
2018$27.94+2.3%$21.96+3.0%$5.98
2017$27.35+2.2%$21.33+2.9%$6.02
2016$26.78+2.1%$20.83+2.4%$5.94
2015$26.27+1.9%$20.30+2.6%$5.96
2014$25.74+2.1%$19.87+2.2%$5.86
Note: The mid-wage is the median wage. The average wage is the mean wage. The entry-level wage is equal to the average of the lower third of reported wages for the occupation. The wage range consists of the 10th and 90th percentiles; 80% of workers earn between this wage range, 10% earn less while 10% earn more.
Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2023
Top Areas For This Occupation
Best Pay
Median Wage / Employment
New Haven $46.69  50  
Bridgeport-Stamford $35.24  20  
Hartford $32.57  40  
Norwich-New London $30.56  20  
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
New Haven $46.69  50  
Hartford $32.57  40  
Bridgeport-Stamford $35.24  20  
Norwich-New London $30.56  20  
Wages in other areas
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