Curators Salary in Charlotte, NC-SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC

Median annual salary $45,240 -26.8% vs national
Median hourly $21.75
10th percentile $34,620
90th percentile $86,710
Employed locally 50
National median $61,770

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,620
    25th
    $35,310
    50th (median)
    $45,240
    75th
    $65,200
    90th
    $86,710

    Charlotte economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,201 2023 • Census ACS
    Curators salary vs area income 56% Median Curators salary is 44% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $90,290
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $73,420
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $59,130
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $58,930
    Lancaster, PA $58,890
    Greensboro-High Point, NC $53,540

    Related occupations in Charlotte, NC-SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$56,780
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$58,050
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$28,320
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$58,480
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$34,380
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$30,550

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Curators make per hour in Charlotte?

    The median hourly wage for Curators in Charlotte, NC-SC is $21.75, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.17 or more per hour.

    Is Charlotte above or below average for Curators salaries?

    The median Curators salary in Charlotte, NC-SC is 26.8% 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 Charlotte?

    Entry-level Curators (10th percentile) earn around $34,620 per year in Charlotte, NC-SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,310.