Curators Salary in Austin, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX

Median annual salary $63,030 +2% vs national
Median hourly $30.30
10th percentile $45,700
90th percentile $100,330
Employed locally 80
National median $61,770

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,700
    25th
    $57,170
    50th (median)
    $63,030
    75th
    $75,190
    90th
    $100,330

    Austin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,638 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
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $71,840
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $60,830
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $57,310

    Related occupations in Austin, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$59,590
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$30,380
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$61,820
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$60,250
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$59,170
    Instructional Coordinators$74,810

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Curators make per hour in Austin?

    The median hourly wage for Curators in Austin, TX is $30.30, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.76 or more per hour.

    Is Austin above or below average for Curators salaries?

    The median Curators salary in Austin, TX is 2% above 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 Austin?

    Entry-level Curators (10th percentile) earn around $45,700 per year in Austin, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,170.