Curators Salary in Columbus, OH

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

Median annual salary $75,780 +22.7% vs national
Median hourly $36.43
10th percentile $39,790
90th percentile $94,930
Employed locally 60
National median $61,770

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,790
    25th
    $54,640
    50th (median)
    $75,780
    75th
    $94,890
    90th
    $94,930

    Columbus economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,847 2023 • Census ACS
    Curators salary vs area income 95% Median Curators salary is 5% 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
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $96,640
    Cleveland, OH $78,090
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $58,930
    Ohio $58,890
    Toledo, OH $58,320

    Related occupations in Columbus, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $76,940
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $79,320
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $35,410
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $60,720
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $31,610
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $36,560

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Curators make per hour in Columbus?

    The median hourly wage for Curators in Columbus, OH is $36.43, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.19 or more per hour.

    Is Columbus above or below average for Curators salaries?

    The median Curators salary in Columbus, OH is 22.7% 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 Columbus?

    Entry-level Curators (10th percentile) earn around $39,790 per year in Columbus, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $54,640.