Curators Hourly Pay

Median hourly wage: $30.49

Hourly Wage Percentiles

PercentileHourly Wage
10th$19.46
25th$23.49
Median$30.49
75th$39.94
90th$51.51

Data source: BLS OES national file · U.S. BLS OES, May 2024 (updated April 2025)

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do curators make an hour?

The median hourly wage is $30.49; the mean hourly wage is $34.40.

What is the entry-level hourly pay for curators?

Workers at the 10th percentile earn about $19.46 per hour — a common proxy for entry-level pay.

What is the top hourly pay for curators?

Workers at the 90th percentile earn about $51.51 per hour.