Curators Salary in California
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 7 metro areas • California
Curators in California earn a median salary of $80,459 per year on average across 7 metro and nonmetro areas, +30.3% vs the national median of $61,770. An estimated 1,000 curators are employed across California, with salaries ranging from $71,380 to $94,110 depending on location.
$80,459
Avg median salary in California
$94,110
Highest paying metro
$71,380
Lowest paying metro
1,000
Employed in California
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Curators salaries by city in California
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose, CA | $94,110 | $68,360 | $104,970 | 50 |
| San Francisco, CA | $90,290 | $77,790 | $112,530 | 210 |
| San Diego, CA | $83,910 | $66,900 | $104,100 | 150 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $78,270 | $65,300 | $98,480 | 450 |
| Riverside, CA | $72,730 | $57,550 | $83,950 | 60 |
| Sacramento, CA | $72,520 | $58,980 | $97,000 | 50 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $71,380 | $58,150 | $87,280 | 30 |