Curators Salary in Birmingham, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Birmingham, AL

Median annual salary $75,830 +22.8% vs national
Median hourly $36.46
10th percentile $40,610
90th percentile $119,970
Employed locally 30
National median $61,770

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,610
    25th
    $54,150
    50th (median)
    $75,830
    75th
    $102,890
    90th
    $119,970

    Birmingham economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,627 2023 • Census ACS
    Curators salary vs area income 109% Median Curators salary is 9% above 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $94,110
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $80,300
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $80,240
    California $78,710
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $71,840
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $71,040

    Related occupations in Birmingham, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $61,300
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $61,310
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $60,850
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $24,630
    Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary $82,810
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $28,530

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Curators make per hour in Birmingham?

    The median hourly wage for Curators in Birmingham, AL is $36.46, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $59.33 or more per hour.

    Is Birmingham above or below average for Curators salaries?

    The median Curators salary in Birmingham, AL is 22.8% 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 Birmingham?

    Entry-level Curators (10th percentile) earn around $40,610 per year in Birmingham, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $54,150.