Curators Salary in Central Kentucky

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $47,440 -23.2% vs national
Median hourly $22.81
10th percentile $29,040
90th percentile $60,550
Employed locally 40
National median $61,770

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,040
    25th
    $41,080
    50th (median)
    $47,440
    75th
    $54,680
    90th
    $60,550

    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

    Related occupations in Central Kentucky

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $56,050
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $28,600
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $58,540
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $51,990
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $28,350
    Instructional Coordinators $66,210

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Curators make per hour in Central Kentucky?

    The median hourly wage for Curators in Central Kentucky is $22.81, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.98 or more per hour.

    Is Central Kentucky above or below average for Curators salaries?

    The median Curators salary in Central Kentucky is 23.2% 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 Central Kentucky?

    Entry-level Curators (10th percentile) earn around $29,040 per year in Central Kentucky. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,080.