Curators Salary in Los Angeles, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA

Median annual salary $78,270 +26.7% vs national
Median hourly $37.63
10th percentile $48,990
90th percentile $123,330
Employed locally 450
National median $61,770

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,990
    25th
    $65,300
    50th (median)
    $78,270
    75th
    $98,480
    90th
    $123,330

    Los Angeles economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,525 2023 • Census ACS
    Curators salary vs area income 84% Median Curators salary is 16% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $94,110
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $90,290
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $83,910
    California $78,710
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $78,510
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $72,730

    Related occupations in Los Angeles, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $45,420
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $100,580
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $56,210
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $97,970
    Self-Enrichment Teachers $47,770
    Tutors $42,300

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Curators make per hour in Los Angeles?

    The median hourly wage for Curators in Los Angeles, CA is $37.63, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $61.11 or more per hour.

    Is Los Angeles above or below average for Curators salaries?

    The median Curators salary in Los Angeles, CA is 26.7% 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 Los Angeles?

    Entry-level Curators (10th percentile) earn around $48,990 per year in Los Angeles, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $65,300.