Curators Salary in Grand Rapids, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI

Median annual salary $62,860 +1.8% vs national
Median hourly $30.22
10th percentile $34,760
90th percentile $94,120
Employed locally 40
National median $61,770

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,760
    25th
    $50,890
    50th (median)
    $62,860
    75th
    $76,270
    90th
    $94,120

    Grand Rapids economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,296 2023 • Census ACS
    Curators salary vs area income 78% Median Curators salary is 22% 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
    Birmingham, AL $75,830
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $74,030
    Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI $67,880
    Michigan $64,030
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $63,040

    Related occupations in Grand Rapids, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $34,440
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $60,150
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $61,810
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $60,110
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $36,010
    Self-Enrichment Teachers $34,840

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Curators make per hour in Grand Rapids?

    The median hourly wage for Curators in Grand Rapids, MI is $30.22, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.15 or more per hour.

    Is Grand Rapids above or below average for Curators salaries?

    The median Curators salary in Grand Rapids, MI is 1.8% 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 Grand Rapids?

    Entry-level Curators (10th percentile) earn around $34,760 per year in Grand Rapids, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,890.