Curators Salary in Montgomery, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Montgomery, AL

Median annual salary $52,980 -14.2% vs national
Median hourly $25.47
10th percentile $38,870
90th percentile $82,220
Employed locally 50
National median $61,770

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,870
    25th
    $45,360
    50th (median)
    $52,980
    75th
    $75,520
    90th
    $82,220

    Montgomery economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,746 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $80,300
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $80,240
    California $78,710
    Birmingham, AL $75,830
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $71,840

    Related occupations in Montgomery, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $60,120
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $56,370
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $60,040
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $23,240
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $26,670
    Instructional Coordinators $92,750

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Curators make per hour in Montgomery?

    The median hourly wage for Curators in Montgomery, AL is $25.47, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.28 or more per hour.

    Is Montgomery above or below average for Curators salaries?

    The median Curators salary in Montgomery, AL is 14.2% 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 Montgomery?

    Entry-level Curators (10th percentile) earn around $38,870 per year in Montgomery, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,360.