Curators Salary in Riverside, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA

Median annual salary $72,730 +17.7% vs national
Median hourly $34.96
10th percentile $50,520
90th percentile $106,640
Employed locally 60
National median $61,770

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,520
    25th
    $57,550
    50th (median)
    $72,730
    75th
    $83,950
    90th
    $106,640

    Riverside economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,031 2023 • Census ACS
    Curators salary vs area income 85% Median Curators salary is 15% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $90,290
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $83,910
    California $78,710
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $78,510
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $78,270

    Related occupations in Riverside, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $46,070
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $97,560
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $57,740
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $97,910
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $104,990
    Tutors $44,150

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Curators make per hour in Riverside?

    The median hourly wage for Curators in Riverside, CA is $34.96, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.90 or more per hour.

    Is Riverside above or below average for Curators salaries?

    The median Curators salary in Riverside, CA is 17.7% 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 Riverside?

    Entry-level Curators (10th percentile) earn around $50,520 per year in Riverside, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,550.