DOL Median (Washington, DC)
$64,186
vs National
+16.7%
National: $55,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$43,963
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$64,186
+16.7% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$55,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Curators in Washington, DC earns $64,186 in nominal terms, which is 16.7% above the national average of $55,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 146.0 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $43,963 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Washington, DC
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Smithsonian Institution | $65,580 | 10 |
| TRUSTEES FOR HARVARD UNIVERSITY | $55,000 | 8 |
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How much does a Curators make in Washington, DC?
The median Curators salary in Washington, DC is $64,186 based on 12 DOL filings.
Is Washington, DC a good place to work as a Curators?
A Curators in Washington, DC earns 16.7% more than the national median of $55,000, or $43,963 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.