Curators Salary in Western Washington

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Western Washington nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $62,580 +1.3% vs national
Median hourly $30.09
10th percentile $35,820
90th percentile $70,250
Employed locally 30
National median $61,770

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,820
    25th
    $47,410
    50th (median)
    $62,580
    75th
    $70,250
    90th
    $70,250

    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 Western Washington

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $46,370
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $95,600
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $102,380
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $51,930
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $101,620
    Self-Enrichment Teachers $45,600

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Curators make per hour in Western Washington?

    The median hourly wage for Curators in Western Washington is $30.09, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.77 or more per hour.

    Is Western Washington above or below average for Curators salaries?

    The median Curators salary in Western Washington is 1.3% 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 Western Washington?

    Entry-level Curators (10th percentile) earn around $35,820 per year in Western Washington. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,410.