Curators Salary in San Francisco, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA

Median annual salary $90,290 +46.2% vs national
Median hourly $43.41
10th percentile $63,300
90th percentile $149,830
Employed locally 210
National median $61,770

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $63,300
    25th
    $77,790
    50th (median)
    $90,290
    75th
    $112,530
    90th
    $149,830

    San Francisco economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $133,780 2023 • Census ACS
    Curators salary vs area income 67% Median Curators salary is 33% 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
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $86,420
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $83,910

    Nearby metros — Curators salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $94,110
    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
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $72,730

    Related occupations in San Francisco, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$47,630
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$98,890
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$99,840
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$64,090
    Self-Enrichment Teachers$57,610
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$49,190

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Curators make per hour in San Francisco?

    The median hourly wage for Curators in San Francisco, CA is $43.41, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $72.72 or more per hour.

    Is San Francisco above or below average for Curators salaries?

    The median Curators salary in San Francisco, CA is 46.2% 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 San Francisco?

    Entry-level Curators (10th percentile) earn around $63,300 per year in San Francisco, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $77,790.