Curators Salary in Tampa, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL

Median annual salary $59,370 -3.9% vs national
Median hourly $28.55
10th percentile $36,120
90th percentile $95,320
Employed locally 80
National median $61,770

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,120
    25th
    $47,660
    50th (median)
    $59,370
    75th
    $68,540
    90th
    $95,320

    Tampa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,254 2023 • Census ACS
    Curators salary vs area income 83% Median Curators salary is 17% 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
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $58,640
    Jacksonville, FL $57,550
    Florida $55,560
    Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $49,060

    Related occupations in Tampa, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $60,900
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $61,030
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $28,470
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $33,690
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $66,150
    Self-Enrichment Teachers $43,060

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Curators make per hour in Tampa?

    The median hourly wage for Curators in Tampa, FL is $28.55, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.21 or more per hour.

    Is Tampa above or below average for Curators salaries?

    The median Curators salary in Tampa, FL is 3.9% 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 Tampa?

    Entry-level Curators (10th percentile) earn around $36,120 per year in Tampa, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,660.