Curators Salary in St. Louis, MO-IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • St. Louis, MO-IL

Median annual salary $60,450 -2.1% vs national
Median hourly $29.06
10th percentile $39,350
90th percentile $120,460
Employed locally 140
National median $61,770

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,350
    25th
    $45,140
    50th (median)
    $60,450
    75th
    $82,270
    90th
    $120,460

    St. Louis economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $78,225 2023 • Census ACS
    Curators salary vs area income 77% Median Curators salary is 23% 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 Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $90,290
    Richmond, VA $63,960
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $61,720
    Kansas City, MO-KS $58,430
    Vermont $55,340
    Montgomery, AL $52,980

    Related occupations in St. Louis, MO-IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $59,240
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $30,740
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $61,580
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $34,840
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $60,900
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $35,240

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Curators make per hour in St. Louis?

    The median hourly wage for Curators in St. Louis, MO-IL is $29.06, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $52.45 or more per hour.

    Is St. Louis above or below average for Curators salaries?

    The median Curators salary in St. Louis, MO-IL is 2.1% 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 St. Louis?

    Entry-level Curators (10th percentile) earn around $39,350 per year in St. Louis, MO-IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,140.