Curators Salary in Indianapolis, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN

Median annual salary $60,800 -1.6% vs national
Median hourly $29.23
10th percentile $44,920
90th percentile $85,410
Employed locally 70
National median $61,770

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,920
    25th
    $53,520
    50th (median)
    $60,800
    75th
    $80,030
    90th
    $85,410

    Indianapolis economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,065 2023 • Census ACS
    Curators salary vs area income 79% Median Curators salary is 21% 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
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $96,640
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $80,300
    Birmingham, AL $75,830
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $74,030
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $72,730
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $71,840

    Related occupations in Indianapolis, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $59,990
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $30,890
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $62,440
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $60,050
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $36,190
    Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary $103,000

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Curators make per hour in Indianapolis?

    The median hourly wage for Curators in Indianapolis, IN is $29.23, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.79 or more per hour.

    Is Indianapolis above or below average for Curators salaries?

    The median Curators salary in Indianapolis, IN is 1.6% 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 Indianapolis?

    Entry-level Curators (10th percentile) earn around $44,920 per year in Indianapolis, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $53,520.