Curators Salary in Baltimore, MD

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD

Median annual salary $61,720 -0.1% vs national
Median hourly $29.67
10th percentile $49,360
90th percentile $96,420
Employed locally 100
National median $61,770

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,360
    25th
    $49,920
    50th (median)
    $61,720
    75th
    $81,240
    90th
    $96,420

    Baltimore economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,300 2023 • Census ACS
    Curators salary vs area income 63% Median Curators salary is 37% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $80,300
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $63,040

    Related occupations in Baltimore, MD

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $74,880
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $35,450
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $76,490
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $36,680
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $64,500
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $38,140

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Curators make per hour in Baltimore?

    The median hourly wage for Curators in Baltimore, MD is $29.67, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.70 or more per hour.

    Is Baltimore above or below average for Curators salaries?

    The median Curators salary in Baltimore, MD is 0.1% 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 Baltimore?

    Entry-level Curators (10th percentile) earn around $49,360 per year in Baltimore, MD. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,920.