Creative & Education Rio Rancho, NM Pop. 104,046

Museum Curator Salary in Rio Rancho, New Mexico

The median museum curator salary in Rio Rancho, NM is $55,301 per year, which is 8% below the national median and 1.1% below the New Mexico state average.

City Median
$55,301
vs State Avg
$-601
vs National
$-4,809
Cost of Living
92%

Museum Curator Salary in Rio Rancho by Experience

In Rio Rancho, an entry-level museum curator earns around $34,960, while experienced professionals earn up to $84,640 per year. The local cost of living index is 92% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$34,960
$-3,040 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$57,040
$-4,960 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$84,640
$-7,360 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Rio Rancho, NM

Percentile Rio Rancho
10th Percentile $32,200
25th Percentile $40,480
Median (50th) $55,301
75th Percentile $71,760
90th Percentile $90,160

Museum Curator Salary in Other New Mexico Cities

Santa Fe, NM
$66,121
Pop. 87,505
Albuquerque, NM
$57,105
Pop. 564,559
Las Cruces, NM
$52,897
Pop. 111,385
Roswell, NM
$49,290
Pop. 48,422

How to Become a Museum Curator in Rio Rancho

Education

Most museum curator positions require a master's degree. Rio Rancho 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 Rio Rancho may vary based on local industry and population growth.