Curators Salary in Richmond, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Richmond, VA

Median annual salary $63,960 +3.5% vs national
Median hourly $30.75
10th percentile $38,470
90th percentile $117,800
Employed locally 90
National median $61,770

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,470
    25th
    $46,710
    50th (median)
    $63,960
    75th
    $91,830
    90th
    $117,800

    Richmond economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,405 2023 • Census ACS
    Curators salary vs area income 76% Median Curators salary is 24% 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
    Nevada $67,310
    Pennsylvania $63,600
    Charlottesville, VA $59,370
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $59,130

    Related occupations in Richmond, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $59,020
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $60,370
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $34,810
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $33,810
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $59,360
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $37,510

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Curators make per hour in Richmond?

    The median hourly wage for Curators in Richmond, VA is $30.75, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $53.40 or more per hour.

    Is Richmond above or below average for Curators salaries?

    The median Curators salary in Richmond, VA is 3.5% 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 Richmond?

    Entry-level Curators (10th percentile) earn around $38,470 per year in Richmond, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,710.