Curators Salary in Harrisburg, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA

Median annual salary $61,130 -1% vs national
Median hourly $29.39
10th percentile $43,810
90th percentile $91,600
Employed locally 40
National median $61,770

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,810
    25th
    $47,640
    50th (median)
    $61,130
    75th
    $80,230
    90th
    $91,600

    Harrisburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,281 2023 • Census ACS
    Curators salary vs area income 77% Median Curators salary is 23% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $74,030
    Pittsburgh, PA $72,820
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $63,040
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $60,830
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $59,370
    Lancaster, PA $58,890

    Related occupations in Harrisburg, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $68,710
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $73,700
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $29,840
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $70,450
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $29,600
    Instructional Coordinators $75,800

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Curators make per hour in Harrisburg?

    The median hourly wage for Curators in Harrisburg, PA is $29.39, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.11 or more per hour.

    Is Harrisburg above or below average for Curators salaries?

    The median Curators salary in Harrisburg, PA is 1% 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 Harrisburg?

    Entry-level Curators (10th percentile) earn around $43,810 per year in Harrisburg, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,640.