How much does a curator make in Austin?
$63,470a year
Median yearly pay for curators in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX metro area. That is $30.51 an hour or $5,289 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.51
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among cities
- 46 of 81
- Jobs in the area
- 100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,360Median: $63,470Highest 10%: $101,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,360 | $23.73 | |
| 25th | $52,950 | $25.46 | |
| Median | $63,470 | $30.51 | |
| 75th | $78,120 | $37.56 | |
| 90th | $101,400 | $48.76 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for curators.
| Dallas, TX | $75,260 |
| San Antonio, TX | $60,470 |
| Houston, TX | $57,290 |
Related jobs in Austin
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Law Teacher | $136,600 |
| Engineering Teacher | $132,100 |
| Economics Teacher | $129,900 |
| Health Specialties Teacher | $129,400 |
| Atmospheric | $129,100 |
| Agricultural Sciences Teacher | $105,700 |
| Computer Science Teacher | $104,800 |
| Business Teacher | $101,700 |
| Political Science Teacher | $101,100 |
| Physics Teacher | $100,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a curator make an hour in Austin?
The median hourly pay in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX metro area is $30.51 ($63,470 a year).
Do curators make more in Austin than the national average?
Yes: $63,470 against $63,420 nationally, 0% more.
How does Austin compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $59,990, so Austin pays 6% more.
Where does Austin rank for curator pay?
46 of 81 metro areas with data.
How much does a curator make starting out in Austin?
The lowest-paid 10% make $49,360 or less a year; the top 10% make $101,400 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.