Curators Salary in Cleveland, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cleveland, OH

Median annual salary $78,090 +26.4% vs national
Median hourly $37.54
10th percentile $38,150
90th percentile $142,170
Employed locally 70
National median $61,770

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,150
    25th
    $57,960
    50th (median)
    $78,090
    75th
    $109,490
    90th
    $142,170

    Cleveland economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,507 2023 • Census ACS
    Curators salary vs area income 114% Median Curators salary is 14% 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
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $96,640
    Columbus, OH $75,780
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $58,930
    Ohio $58,890
    Toledo, OH $58,320

    Related occupations in Cleveland, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $77,500
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $36,160
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $77,240
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $64,510
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $34,320
    Special Education Teachers, Middle School $76,640

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Curators make per hour in Cleveland?

    The median hourly wage for Curators in Cleveland, OH is $37.54, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $58.09 or more per hour.

    Is Cleveland above or below average for Curators salaries?

    The median Curators salary in Cleveland, OH is 26.4% 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 Cleveland?

    Entry-level Curators (10th percentile) earn around $38,150 per year in Cleveland, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,960.