Curators Salary in Providence, RI-MA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Providence-Warwick, RI-MA

Median annual salary $73,420 +18.9% vs national
Median hourly $35.30
10th percentile $37,600
90th percentile $98,340
Employed locally 90
National median $61,770

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,600
    25th
    $52,000
    50th (median)
    $73,420
    75th
    $80,250
    90th
    $98,340

    Providence economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $85,646 2023 • Census ACS
    Curators salary vs area income 86% Median Curators salary is 14% 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
    District of Columbia $81,990
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $80,300
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $78,510
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $72,730
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $71,380

    Related occupations in Providence, RI-MA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$36,470
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$88,850
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$84,530
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$84,280
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$36,490
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$43,970

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Curators make per hour in Providence?

    The median hourly wage for Curators in Providence, RI-MA is $35.30, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $52.36 or more per hour.

    Is Providence above or below average for Curators salaries?

    The median Curators salary in Providence, RI-MA is 18.9% 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 Providence?

    Entry-level Curators (10th percentile) earn around $37,600 per year in Providence, RI-MA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,000.