Curators Salary in Santa Fe, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Fe, NM

Median annual salary $58,520 -5.3% vs national
Median hourly $28.14
10th percentile $51,190
90th percentile $74,990
Employed locally 40
National median $61,770

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,190
    25th
    $52,990
    50th (median)
    $58,520
    75th
    $63,420
    90th
    $74,990

    Santa Fe economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,689 2023 • Census ACS
    Curators salary vs area income 78% Median Curators salary is 22% 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
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $65,150
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $62,580
    Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $61,240
    Albuquerque, NM $61,120
    Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area $56,260
    Central East New York nonmetropolitan area $49,850

    Related occupations in Santa Fe, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $65,930
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $30,700
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $77,500
    Self-Enrichment Teachers $55,480
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $37,200
    Tutors $38,020

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Curators make per hour in Santa Fe?

    The median hourly wage for Curators in Santa Fe, NM is $28.14, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.29 or more per hour.

    Is Santa Fe above or below average for Curators salaries?

    The median Curators salary in Santa Fe, NM is 5.3% below 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 Santa Fe?

    Entry-level Curators (10th percentile) earn around $51,190 per year in Santa Fe, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,990.