Curators Salary in Atlanta, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA

Median annual salary $56,450 -8.6% vs national
Median hourly $27.14
10th percentile $39,120
90th percentile $107,990
Employed locally 140
National median $61,770

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,120
    25th
    $45,370
    50th (median)
    $56,450
    75th
    $77,010
    90th
    $107,990

    Atlanta economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,338 2023 • Census ACS
    Curators salary vs area income 65% Median Curators salary is 35% 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
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $65,600
    Michigan $64,030
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $53,460
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $45,240

    Related occupations in Atlanta, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $75,190
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $28,770
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $76,070
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $76,080
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $38,390
    Teachers and Instructors, All Other $59,890

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Curators make per hour in Atlanta?

    The median hourly wage for Curators in Atlanta, GA is $27.14, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.49 or more per hour.

    Is Atlanta above or below average for Curators salaries?

    The median Curators salary in Atlanta, GA is 8.6% 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 Atlanta?

    Entry-level Curators (10th percentile) earn around $39,120 per year in Atlanta, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,370.