Curators Salary in Seattle, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA

Median annual salary $72,440 +17.3% vs national
Median hourly $34.83
10th percentile $46,600
90th percentile $107,170
Employed locally 140
National median $61,770

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,600
    25th
    $61,050
    50th (median)
    $72,440
    75th
    $91,240
    90th
    $107,170

    Seattle economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $112,594 2023 • Census ACS
    Curators salary vs area income 64% Median Curators salary is 36% 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
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $86,420
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $80,300
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $73,420
    Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI $67,880
    Washington $66,160
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $62,580

    Related occupations in Seattle, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $49,980
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $99,970
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $44,580
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $99,530
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $58,570
    Self-Enrichment Teachers $48,510

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Curators make per hour in Seattle?

    The median hourly wage for Curators in Seattle, WA is $34.83, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $62.19 or more per hour.

    Is Seattle above or below average for Curators salaries?

    The median Curators salary in Seattle, WA is 17.3% 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 Seattle?

    Entry-level Curators (10th percentile) earn around $46,600 per year in Seattle, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,050.