Curators Salary in Nashville, TN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN

Median annual salary $60,280 -2.4% vs national
Median hourly $28.98
10th percentile $44,180
90th percentile $99,470
National median $61,770

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,180
    25th
    $54,250
    50th (median)
    $60,280
    75th
    $80,740
    90th
    $99,470

    Nashville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,499 2023 • Census ACS
    Curators salary vs area income 73% Median Curators salary is 27% 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
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $54,630

    Related occupations in Nashville, TN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $59,420
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $62,100
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $29,850
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $60,330
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $29,410
    Instructional Coordinators $65,220

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Curators make per hour in Nashville?

    The median hourly wage for Curators in Nashville, TN is $28.98, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.72 or more per hour.

    Is Nashville above or below average for Curators salaries?

    The median Curators salary in Nashville, TN is 2.4% 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 Nashville?

    Entry-level Curators (10th percentile) earn around $44,180 per year in Nashville, TN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $54,250.