Industries with Fastest Curators Salary Growth
These industries raised Curators salaries the most from 2019 to 2024. Useful for deciding which industry to work in or switch to for better pay growth.
7
Industries with Growth
+25.5%
Highest Growth
+17.3%
Average Growth
4
Industries with Decline
Top 15 Industries for Salary Growth
Curators salary increase from 2019 to 2024
All 7 Industries with Salary Growth
| Rank | Industry | 2019 Salary | 2024 Salary | $ Increase | % Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries | $50,490 | $63,340 | +$12,850 | +25.5% |
| 2 | Other Schools and Instruction | $43,170 | $53,610 | +$10,440 | +24.2% |
| 3 | Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events | $53,310 | $63,980 | +$10,670 | +20.0% |
| 4 | Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions | $51,030 | $60,110 | +$9,080 | +17.8% |
| 5 | Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations | $57,400 | $64,160 | +$6,760 | +11.8% |
| 6 | Educational Services | $59,760 | $66,330 | +$6,570 | +11.0% |
| 7 | Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools | $60,470 | $67,090 | +$6,620 | +10.9% |
4 Industries with Salary Decline
| Rank | Industry | 2019 Salary | 2024 Salary | $ Decrease | % Decline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Employment Services | $61,670 | $41,600 | -$20,070 | -32.5% |
| 2 | Civic and Social Organizations | $57,020 | $45,270 | -$11,750 | -20.6% |
| 3 | Grantmaking and Giving Services | $85,020 | $79,600 | -$5,420 | -6.4% |
| 4 | Junior Colleges | $60,320 | $59,590 | -$730 | -1.2% |
About This Data
Salary growth is calculated by comparing the median annual wage for Curators in each industry between 2019 and 2024, using Bureau of Labor Statistics data. Growth percentage = (2024 median - 2019 median) / 2019 median × 100.