Curators Salary in Phoenix, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ

Median annual salary $81,030 +31.2% vs national
Median hourly $38.96
10th percentile $48,480
90th percentile $107,090
Employed locally 40
National median $61,770

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,480
    25th
    $62,630
    50th (median)
    $81,030
    75th
    $89,580
    90th
    $107,090

    Phoenix economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,703 2023 • Census ACS
    Curators salary vs area income 96% Median Curators salary is 4% 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
    Tucson, AZ $57,410

    Related occupations in Phoenix, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $62,270
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $35,640
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $60,070
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $35,390
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $60,440
    Instructional Coordinators $63,800

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Curators make per hour in Phoenix?

    The median hourly wage for Curators in Phoenix, AZ is $38.96, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.92 or more per hour.

    Is Phoenix above or below average for Curators salaries?

    The median Curators salary in Phoenix, AZ is 31.2% 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 Phoenix?

    Entry-level Curators (10th percentile) earn around $48,480 per year in Phoenix, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,630.