Curators Salary in Washington, DC-VA-MD-WV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV

Median annual salary $80,300 +30% vs national
Median hourly $38.61
10th percentile $51,740
90th percentile $128,940
Employed locally 280
National median $61,770

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,740
    25th
    $61,520
    50th (median)
    $80,300
    75th
    $107,580
    90th
    $128,940

    Washington economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $123,896 2023 • Census ACS
    Curators salary vs area income 65% Median Curators salary is 35% 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

    Related occupations in Washington, DC-VA-MD-WV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$76,120
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$38,580
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$77,880
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$75,580
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$39,990
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$43,860

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Curators make per hour in Washington?

    The median hourly wage for Curators in Washington, DC-VA-MD-WV is $38.61, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $63.37 or more per hour.

    Is Washington above or below average for Curators salaries?

    The median Curators salary in Washington, DC-VA-MD-WV is 30% 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 Washington?

    Entry-level Curators (10th percentile) earn around $51,740 per year in Washington, DC-VA-MD-WV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,520.