Curators Salary in Eastern North Carolina

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eastern North Carolina nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $46,820 -24.2% vs national
Median hourly $22.51
10th percentile $30,510
90th percentile $56,800
Employed locally 80
National median $61,770

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,510
    25th
    $45,020
    50th (median)
    $46,820
    75th
    $50,570
    90th
    $56,800

    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

    Related occupations in Eastern North Carolina

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $48,260
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $28,730
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $49,950
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $27,030
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $29,400
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $47,570

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Curators make per hour in Eastern North Carolina?

    The median hourly wage for Curators in Eastern North Carolina is $22.51, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.06 or more per hour.

    Is Eastern North Carolina above or below average for Curators salaries?

    The median Curators salary in Eastern North Carolina is 24.2% 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 Eastern North Carolina?

    Entry-level Curators (10th percentile) earn around $30,510 per year in Eastern North Carolina. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,020.