Curators Salary in Charlottesville, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charlottesville, VA

Median annual salary $59,370 -3.9% vs national
Median hourly $28.54
10th percentile $32,190
90th percentile $139,250
Employed locally 30
National median $61,770

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,190
    25th
    $39,140
    50th (median)
    $59,370
    75th
    $75,700
    90th
    $139,250

    Charlottesville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $90,552 2023 • Census ACS
    Curators salary vs area income 66% Median Curators salary is 34% 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 Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $94,110
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $80,300
    Nevada $67,310
    Richmond, VA $63,960
    Pennsylvania $63,600
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $59,130

    Related occupations in Charlottesville, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $61,120
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $31,010
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $60,650
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $29,800
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $59,750
    Self-Enrichment Teachers $46,690

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Curators make per hour in Charlottesville?

    The median hourly wage for Curators in Charlottesville, VA is $28.54, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $66.95 or more per hour.

    Is Charlottesville above or below average for Curators salaries?

    The median Curators salary in Charlottesville, VA is 3.9% 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 Charlottesville?

    Entry-level Curators (10th percentile) earn around $32,190 per year in Charlottesville, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,140.