Curators Salary in Santa Maria, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA

Median annual salary $71,380 +15.6% vs national
Median hourly $34.32
10th percentile $49,550
90th percentile $94,280
Employed locally 30
National median $61,770

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,550
    25th
    $58,150
    50th (median)
    $71,380
    75th
    $87,280
    90th
    $94,280

    Santa Maria economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,977 2023 • Census ACS
    Curators salary vs area income 74% Median Curators salary is 26% 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 Santa Maria, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $44,930
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $100,060
    Postsecondary Teachers, All Other $79,400
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $99,930
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $49,470
    Self-Enrichment Teachers $45,470

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Curators make per hour in Santa Maria?

    The median hourly wage for Curators in Santa Maria, CA is $34.32, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.33 or more per hour.

    Is Santa Maria above or below average for Curators salaries?

    The median Curators salary in Santa Maria, CA is 15.6% 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 Santa Maria?

    Entry-level Curators (10th percentile) earn around $49,550 per year in Santa Maria, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,150.