Curators Salary in Sacramento, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA

Median annual salary $72,520 +17.4% vs national
Median hourly $34.86
10th percentile $54,320
90th percentile $112,850
Employed locally 50
National median $61,770

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $54,320
    25th
    $58,980
    50th (median)
    $72,520
    75th
    $97,000
    90th
    $112,850

    Sacramento economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,986 2023 • Census ACS
    Curators salary vs area income 77% Median Curators salary is 23% 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 Sacramento, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $44,330
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $98,270
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $103,640
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $57,680
    Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary $57,660
    Teachers and Instructors, All Other $78,590

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Curators make per hour in Sacramento?

    The median hourly wage for Curators in Sacramento, CA is $34.86, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $56.37 or more per hour.

    Is Sacramento above or below average for Curators salaries?

    The median Curators salary in Sacramento, CA is 17.4% 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 Sacramento?

    Entry-level Curators (10th percentile) earn around $54,320 per year in Sacramento, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,980.