Curators Salary in Dallas, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX

Median annual salary $71,840 +16.3% vs national
Median hourly $34.54
10th percentile $36,150
90th percentile $100,750
Employed locally 150
National median $61,770

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,150
    25th
    $49,160
    50th (median)
    $71,840
    75th
    $81,270
    90th
    $100,750

    Dallas economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,155 2023 • Census ACS
    Curators salary vs area income 82% Median Curators salary is 18% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $63,030
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $60,830
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $57,310

    Related occupations in Dallas, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $63,700
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $64,180
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $28,610
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $64,230
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $31,490
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School $61,740

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Curators make per hour in Dallas?

    The median hourly wage for Curators in Dallas, TX is $34.54, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.38 or more per hour.

    Is Dallas above or below average for Curators salaries?

    The median Curators salary in Dallas, TX is 16.3% 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 Dallas?

    Entry-level Curators (10th percentile) earn around $36,150 per year in Dallas, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,160.