Curators Salary in Albuquerque, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albuquerque, NM

Median annual salary $61,120 -1.1% vs national
Median hourly $29.38
10th percentile $48,340
90th percentile $72,780
Employed locally 70
National median $61,770

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,340
    25th
    $50,770
    50th (median)
    $61,120
    75th
    $62,500
    90th
    $72,780

    Albuquerque economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,995 2023 • Census ACS
    Curators salary vs area income 90% Median Curators salary is 10% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Curators

    Metro areaMedian salary
    New Haven, CT $97,820
    Ann Arbor, MI $97,090
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $96,640
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $94,110
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $90,290
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $86,420

    Nearby metros — Curators salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $65,150
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $62,580
    Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $61,240
    Santa Fe, NM $58,520
    Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area $56,260
    Central East New York nonmetropolitan area $49,850

    Related occupations in Albuquerque, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$29,860
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$64,560
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$65,200
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$74,520
    Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary$171,090
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$36,320

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Curators make per hour in Albuquerque?

    The median hourly wage for Curators in Albuquerque, NM is $29.38, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.96 or more per hour.

    Is Albuquerque above or below average for Curators salaries?

    The median Curators salary in Albuquerque, NM is 1.1% below the national median of $61,770. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Curators in Albuquerque?

    Entry-level Curators (10th percentile) earn around $48,340 per year in Albuquerque, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,770.