Curators Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $60,830 -1.5% vs national
Median hourly $29.24
10th percentile $30,250
90th percentile $92,400
Employed locally 110
National median $61,770

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,250
    25th
    $44,220
    50th (median)
    $60,830
    75th
    $79,200
    90th
    $92,400

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Curators salary vs area income 76% Median Curators salary is 24% 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
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $71,840
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $63,030
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $57,310

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $61,950
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $64,230
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $27,540
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $63,610
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $30,890
    Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary $133,610

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Curators make per hour in Houston?

    The median hourly wage for Curators in Houston, TX is $29.24, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.59 or more per hour.

    Is Houston above or below average for Curators salaries?

    The median Curators salary in Houston, TX is 1.5% 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Curators (10th percentile) earn around $30,250 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,220.