Curators Salary in Fayetteville, AR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR

Median annual salary $57,170 -7.4% vs national
Median hourly $27.49
10th percentile $42,820
90th percentile $107,010
Employed locally 30
National median $61,770

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,820
    25th
    $50,790
    50th (median)
    $57,170
    75th
    $94,440
    90th
    $107,010

    Fayetteville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,979 2023 • Census ACS
    Curators salary vs area income 73% Median Curators salary is 27% 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
    Ann Arbor, MI $97,090
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $94,110
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $86,420
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $83,910
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $80,300
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $73,420

    Related occupations in Fayetteville, AR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $60,400
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $59,580
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $30,180
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $62,770
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $36,800
    Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education $61,430

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Curators make per hour in Fayetteville?

    The median hourly wage for Curators in Fayetteville, AR is $27.49, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $53.61 or more per hour.

    Is Fayetteville above or below average for Curators salaries?

    The median Curators salary in Fayetteville, AR is 7.4% 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 Fayetteville?

    Entry-level Curators (10th percentile) earn around $42,820 per year in Fayetteville, AR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,790.