Curators Salary in San Jose, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $94,110 +52.4% vs national
Median hourly $45.25
10th percentile $44,550
90th percentile $130,370
Employed locally 50
National median $61,770

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,550
    25th
    $68,360
    50th (median)
    $94,110
    75th
    $104,970
    90th
    $130,370

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Curators salary vs area income 60% Median Curators salary is 40% 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 Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $90,290
    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 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
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $72,730

    Related occupations in San Jose, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $99,780
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $46,380
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $103,640
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $101,590
    Self-Enrichment Teachers $57,190
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $48,220

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Curators make per hour in San Jose?

    The median hourly wage for Curators in San Jose, CA is $45.25, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $62.68 or more per hour.

    Is San Jose above or below average for Curators salaries?

    The median Curators salary in San Jose, CA is 52.4% 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 San Jose?

    Entry-level Curators (10th percentile) earn around $44,550 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $68,360.