Curators Salary in Tucson, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tucson, AZ

Median annual salary $57,410 -7.1% vs national
Median hourly $27.60
10th percentile $35,500
90th percentile $91,510
Employed locally 50
National median $61,770

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,500
    25th
    $42,830
    50th (median)
    $57,410
    75th
    $75,330
    90th
    $91,510

    Tucson economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,929 2023 • Census ACS
    Curators salary vs area income 85% Median Curators salary is 15% 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
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $81,030

    Related occupations in Tucson, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $49,050
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $46,170
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $33,690
    Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary $45,810
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $33,170
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $50,660

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Curators make per hour in Tucson?

    The median hourly wage for Curators in Tucson, AZ is $27.60, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.09 or more per hour.

    Is Tucson above or below average for Curators salaries?

    The median Curators salary in Tucson, AZ is 7.1% 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 Tucson?

    Entry-level Curators (10th percentile) earn around $35,500 per year in Tucson, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,830.