How much does a curator make in Dallas?
$75,260a year
Median yearly pay for curators in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area. That is $36.18 an hour or $6,272 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.18
- Vs. national median
- +19%
- Rank among cities
- 21 of 81
- Jobs in the area
- 150
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,910Median: $75,260Highest 10%: $104,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,910 | $22.55 | |
| 25th | $56,100 | $26.97 | |
| Median | $75,260 | $36.18 | |
| 75th | $78,100 | $37.55 | |
| 90th | $104,800 | $50.38 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for curators.
| Austin, TX | $63,470 |
| San Antonio, TX | $60,470 |
| Houston, TX | $57,290 |
Related jobs in Dallas
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Law Teacher | $125,400 |
| Engineering Teacher | $125,100 |
| Economics Teacher | $112,400 |
| Atmospheric | $105,700 |
| Health Specialties Teacher | $105,300 |
| Business Teacher | $100,600 |
| Computer Science Teacher | $99,670 |
| Physics Teacher | $99,650 |
| Nursing Instructor and Teacher | $98,970 |
| Anthropology and Archeology Teacher | $98,470 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a curator make an hour in Dallas?
The median hourly pay in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area is $36.18 ($75,260 a year).
Do curators make more in Dallas than the national average?
Yes: $75,260 against $63,420 nationally, 19% more.
How does Dallas compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $59,990, so Dallas pays 25% more.
Where does Dallas rank for curator pay?
21 of 81 metro areas with data.
How much does a curator make starting out in Dallas?
The lowest-paid 10% make $46,910 or less a year; the top 10% make $104,800 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.