Creative & Education Albuquerque, NM Pop. 564,559

Museum Curator Salary in Albuquerque, New Mexico

The median museum curator salary in Albuquerque, NM is $57,105 per year, which is 5% below the national median and 2.2% above the New Mexico state average.

City Median
$57,105
vs State Avg
+$1,203
vs National
$-3,005
Cost of Living
95%

Museum Curator Salary in Albuquerque by Experience

In Albuquerque, an entry-level museum curator earns around $36,100, while experienced professionals earn up to $87,400 per year. The local cost of living index is 95% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$36,100
$-1,900 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$58,900
$-3,100 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$87,400
$-4,600 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Albuquerque, NM

Percentile Albuquerque
10th Percentile $33,250
25th Percentile $41,800
Median (50th) $57,105
75th Percentile $74,100
90th Percentile $93,100

Museum Curator Salary in Other New Mexico Cities

Santa Fe, NM
$66,121
Pop. 87,505
Rio Rancho, NM
$55,301
Pop. 104,046
Las Cruces, NM
$52,897
Pop. 111,385
Roswell, NM
$49,290
Pop. 48,422

How to Become a Museum Curator in Albuquerque

Education

Most museum curator positions require a master's degree. Albuquerque and the surrounding New Mexico area have institutions offering relevant programs.

Key Skills

Collection ManagementExhibition DesignArt HistoryResearchGrant WritingPublic Programming

Job Outlook

Nationally, museum curator employment is projected to grow 12% over the next decade (much faster than average). Demand in Albuquerque may vary based on local industry and population growth.