U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) / Nat Archives and Records Administration / Museum Curator

Job-title file

Museum Curator

Carry out the duties of this position in support of the agency's public mission.

15 employees hold this title in Nat Archives and Records Administration. Median total compensation for the role is $122,536, above the department median of $87,097.

Employees: 15
Total payroll: $1.9M
Role median: $122,536
Agency median: $87,097
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$98,299$158,685+

Hover a bar for its range; click to filter the list below.

How total compensation varies among the 15 people in this role. Even for one job title, pay differs with seniority, step, overtime, and tenure. Each bar is a pay range; the far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Compared with the local labor market

Museum Curator pay vs. the United States

Across all employers in the United States, the median wage for Curators — about 12,150 people — is $63,420. Nat Archives and Records Administration pays a median base salary of $122,536 for this role, 93% above that figure — above the 90th percentile of local pay for the occupation.

Where Nat Archives and Records Administration sits in the local pay range

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$40,470

$48,870

$63,420

$83,080

$107,140

Nat Archives and Records Administration median · $122,536

The bar is the range of annual wages for Curators across every employer in the United States, from the 10th to the 90th percentile, with the middle 50% highlighted. The marker shows Nat Archives and Records Administration’s median base salary for this role. Both figures are base pay only.

Median total compensation for this role at Nat Archives and Records Administration is $122,536, which includes overtime and employer-paid benefits. The benchmark above excludes both, so total compensation is deliberately not compared against it.

Benchmark: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2025). BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) covers all employers in the area — private, non-profit, and government alike — so this is a comparison against the whole local labor market for the occupation, not against private-sector pay. OEWS wages are straight-time pay and exclude overtime, shift differentials, and employer-paid benefits, so the government figure shown here is base pay on the same basis. Total compensation is not comparable to it. Job titles are matched to the closest standard occupation, so the comparison is between similar work rather than an identical job classification.

Compare departments

This role across U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense)

Museum Curator is held in 12 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Nat Archives and Records Administration, the median of $122,536 ranks #11 of 12.

Highest-paying departments for this role

United States Holocaust Memorial Museum

$186,164 · 4

Department of Veterans Affairs

$159,321 · 1

Presidio Trust

$155,957 · 1

Department of State

$155,845 · 14

Department of Commerce

$155,715 · 1

Smithsonian Institution

$153,509 · 143

Department of Justice

$149,984 · 2

Department of Treasury

$149,422 · 3

Department of Health and Human Services

$124,684 · 8

Department of Homeland Security

$122,793 · 2

Department of Interior

$97,322 · 190

Median total compensation for the Museum Curator role in other U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense)departments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

Compare jurisdictions

Museum Curator beyond U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense)

This role is reported in 3 jurisdictions. In U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense), the median of $120,368 ranks #1 of 3. See Museum Curator across all of U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) →

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

California

$77,573 · 30

Tennessee

$60,441 · 6

Median total compensation for comparable Museum Curator roles in other jurisdictions. Titles are matched by normalized name across sources, not identical job classification, and pay is not cost-of-living adjusted. Each bar links to that jurisdiction’s page for the role.

Same department

Other job titles in Nat Archives and Records Administration

Record list

Employees with this title

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Herman Eberhardt

Museum Curator/Nat Archives and Records Administration

2026 total comp

$163,062

Sub-department: National Archives and Records Administration
Base pay: $163,062
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $163,062
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Hyde Park
Work state: New York
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $163,062
Agency Code (OPM): NQ
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): NQ00
Basic Pay (before locality): $118,204
Duty Station Code: 362870027
Duty Station State: NY
Length of Service (Years): 23
Occupation Code (OPM): 1015

Herman Eberhardt works as a Museum Curator for Nat Archives and Records Administration based in Hyde Park, New York. Herman earned $163,062 in 2026. Their pay grade is 13.

Randy Swan

Museum Curator/Nat Archives and Records Administration

2025 total comp

$147,430

Sub-department: National Archives and Records Administration
Base pay: $147,430
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $147,430
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Simi Valley
Work state: California
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $147,430
Agency Code (OPM): NQ
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): NQ00
Basic Pay (before locality): $108,031
Duty Station Code: 063641111
Duty Station State: CA
Length of Service (Years): 11
Occupation Code (OPM): 1015

Randy Swan works as a Museum Curator for Nat Archives and Records Administration based in Simi Valley, California. Randy earned $147,430 in 2025. Their pay grade is 13.

Sylvia Naguib

Museum Curator/Nat Archives and Records Administration

2024 total comp

$142,065

Sub-department: National Archives and Records Administration
Base pay: $142,065
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $142,065
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Atlanta
Work state: Georgia
Middle name: F

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $142,065
Agency Code (OPM): NQ
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): NQ00
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,079
Duty Station Code: 130280121
Duty Station State: GA
Length of Service (Years): 37
Occupation Code (OPM): 1015

Sylvia Naguib is a Museum Curator at Nat Archives and Records Administration based in Atlanta, Georgia. 2024 total compensation came to $142,065. They are classified at grade 13.

Janice Hodson

Museum Curator/Nat Archives and Records Administration

2026 total comp

$140,641

Sub-department: National Archives and Records Administration
Base pay: $140,641
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $140,641
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Boston
Work state: Massachusetts
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $140,641
Agency Code (OPM): NQ
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): NQ00
Basic Pay (before locality): $106,080
Duty Station Code: 250120025
Duty Station State: MA
Length of Service (Years): 18
Occupation Code (OPM): 1015

Janice Hodson is a Museum Curator at Nat Archives and Records Administration based in Boston, Massachusetts. 2026 total compensation came to $140,641. They are classified at grade 13.

Amy Hamilton

Museum Curator/Nat Archives and Records Administration

2024 total comp

$138,557

Sub-department: National Archives and Records Administration
Base pay: $138,557
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $138,557
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Dallas
Work state: Texas
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $138,557
Agency Code (OPM): NQ
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): NQ00
Basic Pay (before locality): $109,177
Duty Station Code: 481730113
Duty Station State: TX
Length of Service (Years): 14
Occupation Code (OPM): 1015

At Nat Archives and Records Administration, Amy Hamilton serves as a Museum Curator based in Dallas, Texas. Their 2024 pay totaled $138,557. They are classified at grade 13.

Christine Mickey

Museum Curator/Nat Archives and Records Administration

2026 total comp

$136,495

Sub-department: National Archives and Records Administration
Base pay: $136,495
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $136,495
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Yorba Linda
Work state: California
Middle name: U

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $136,495
Agency Code (OPM): NQ
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): NQ00
Basic Pay (before locality): $100,018
Duty Station Code: 064267059
Duty Station State: CA
Length of Service (Years): 20
Occupation Code (OPM): 1015

Christine Mickey is a Museum Curator at Nat Archives and Records Administration based in Yorba Linda, California. 2026 total compensation came to $136,495. They are classified at grade 13.

William Snyder

Museum Curator/Nat Archives and Records Administration

2026 total comp

$136,122

Sub-department: National Archives and Records Administration
Base pay: $134,822
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $136,122
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Abilene
Work state: Kansas
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $134,822
Agency Code (OPM): NQ
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): NQ00
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,173
Duty Station Code: 200020041
Duty Station State: KS
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 1015

William Snyder works as a Museum Curator for Nat Archives and Records Administration based in Abilene, Kansas. William earned $136,122 in 2026. Their pay grade is 13.

Mark Adams

Museum Curator/Nat Archives and Records Administration

2024 total comp

$122,536

Sub-department: National Archives and Records Administration
Base pay: $122,536
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $122,536
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Independence
Work state: Missouri
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $122,536
Agency Code (OPM): NQ
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): NQ00
Basic Pay (before locality): $103,275
Duty Station Code: 293940095
Duty Station State: MO
Length of Service (Years): 10
Occupation Code (OPM): 1015

At Nat Archives and Records Administration, Mark Adams serves as a Museum Curator based in Independence, Missouri. Their 2024 pay totaled $122,536. They are classified at grade 13.

William Patton

Museum Curator/Nat Archives and Records Administration

2026 total comp

$121,629

Sub-department: National Archives and Records Administration
Base pay: $120,629
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $121,629
Pay grade: 13
Work city: College Station
Work state: Texas
Middle name: James

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $120,629
Agency Code (OPM): NQ
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): NQ00
Basic Pay (before locality): $103,049
Duty Station Code: 481440041
Duty Station State: TX
Length of Service (Years): 20
Occupation Code (OPM): 1015

William Patton holds the role of Museum Curator at Nat Archives and Records Administration based in College Station, Texas. In 2026, their total compensation was $121,629. Their pay grade is 13.

Lara Hall

Museum Curator/Nat Archives and Records Administration

2026 total comp

$121,372

Sub-department: National Archives and Records Administration
Base pay: $120,372
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $121,372
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Austin
Work state: Texas
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $120,372
Agency Code (OPM): NQ
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): NQ00
Basic Pay (before locality): $100,018
Duty Station Code: 480330453
Duty Station State: TX
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 1015

At Nat Archives and Records Administration, Lara Hall serves as a Museum Curator based in Austin, Texas. Their 2026 pay totaled $121,372. They are classified at grade 13.

Mirelle Luecke

Museum Curator/Nat Archives and Records Administration

2026 total comp

$118,508

Sub-department: National Archives and Records Administration
Base pay: $117,081
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,427
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $118,508
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Grand Rapids
Work state: Michigan
Middle name: Gelwick

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $117,081
Agency Code (OPM): NQ
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): NQ00
Basic Pay (before locality): $100,018
Duty Station Code: 262010081
Duty Station State: MI
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 1015

Mirelle Luecke works as a Museum Curator for Nat Archives and Records Administration based in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Mirelle earned $118,508 in 2026. Their pay grade is 13.

Stephanie Mason

Museum Curator/Nat Archives and Records Administration

2026 total comp

$118,431

Sub-department: National Archives and Records Administration
Base pay: $117,081
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,350
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $118,431
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Little Rock
Work state: Arkansas
Middle name: Sims

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $117,081
Agency Code (OPM): NQ
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): NQ00
Basic Pay (before locality): $100,018
Duty Station Code: 052320119
Duty Station State: AR
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 1015

At Nat Archives and Records Administration, Stephanie Mason serves as a Museum Curator based in Little Rock, Arkansas. Their 2026 pay totaled $118,431. They are classified at grade 13.

Marcus Eckhardt

Museum Curator/Nat Archives and Records Administration

2026 total comp

$116,490

Sub-department: National Archives and Records Administration
Base pay: $115,190
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $116,490
Pay grade: 12
Work city: West Branch
Work state: Iowa
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $115,190
Agency Code (OPM): NQ
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): NQ00
Basic Pay (before locality): $96,855
Duty Station Code: 198950031
Duty Station State: IA
Length of Service (Years): 20
Occupation Code (OPM): 1015

Marcus Eckhardt holds the role of Museum Curator at Nat Archives and Records Administration based in West Branch, Iowa. In 2026, their total compensation was $116,490. Their pay grade is 12.

Stephanie Sims

Museum Curator/Nat Archives and Records Administration

2025 total comp

$112,409

Sub-department: National Archives and Records Administration
Base pay: $112,409
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $112,409
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Little Rock
Work state: Arkansas
Middle name: Rena

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $112,409
Agency Code (OPM): NQ
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): NQ00
Basic Pay (before locality): $96,027
Duty Station Code: 052320119
Duty Station State: AR
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 1015

At Nat Archives and Records Administration, Stephanie Sims serves as a Museum Curator based in Little Rock, Arkansas. Their 2025 pay totaled $112,409. They are classified at grade 13.

John Miller

Museum Curator/Nat Archives and Records Administration

2026 total comp

$98,299

Sub-department: National Archives and Records Administration
Base pay: $97,033
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,266
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $98,299
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Independence
Work state: Missouri
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $97,033
Agency Code (OPM): NQ
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): NQ00
Basic Pay (before locality): $81,561
Duty Station Code: 293940095
Duty Station State: MO
Length of Service (Years): 11
Occupation Code (OPM): 1015

John Miller is a Museum Curator at Nat Archives and Records Administration based in Independence, Missouri. 2026 total compensation came to $98,299. They are classified at grade 12.