Curators Salary in Denver, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO

Median annual salary $71,040 +15% vs national
Median hourly $34.15
10th percentile $50,030
90th percentile $103,390
Employed locally 220
National median $61,770

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,030
    25th
    $59,060
    50th (median)
    $71,040
    75th
    $92,240
    90th
    $103,390

    Denver economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,339 2023 • Census ACS
    Curators salary vs area income 69% Median Curators salary is 31% 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
    District of Columbia $81,990
    Columbus, OH $75,780
    Connecticut $73,350
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $72,440
    Colorado $70,100

    Related occupations in Denver, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$64,070
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$33,130
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$76,260
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$63,850
    Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary$162,390
    Self-Enrichment Teachers$43,770

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Curators make per hour in Denver?

    The median hourly wage for Curators in Denver, CO is $34.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.63 or more per hour.

    Is Denver above or below average for Curators salaries?

    The median Curators salary in Denver, CO is 15% 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 Denver?

    Entry-level Curators (10th percentile) earn around $50,030 per year in Denver, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,060.