How much does a curator make in Denver?
$77,700a year
Median yearly pay for curators in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area. That is $37.36 an hour or $6,475 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.36
- Vs. national median
- +23%
- Rank among cities
- 14 of 81
- Jobs in the area
- 180
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $55,450Median: $77,700Highest 10%: $107,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $55,450 | $26.66 | |
| 25th | $63,090 | $30.33 | |
| Median | $77,700 | $37.36 | |
| 75th | $96,600 | $46.44 | |
| 90th | $107,400 | $51.63 |
Other cities in Colorado
Median yearly pay for curators.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Denver
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Health Specialties Teacher | $168,700 |
| Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teacher | $137,300 |
| Economics Teacher | $101,200 |
| Physics Teacher | $100,800 |
| Biological Science Teacher | $98,680 |
| Mathematical Science Teacher | $97,510 |
| Sociology Teacher | $88,500 |
| Nursing Instructor and Teacher | $87,920 |
| Atmospheric | $85,030 |
| Anthropology and Archeology Teacher | $84,570 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a curator make an hour in Denver?
The median hourly pay in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area is $37.36 ($77,700 a year).
Do curators make more in Denver than the national average?
Yes: $77,700 against $63,420 nationally, 23% more.
How does Denver compare with the rest of Colorado?
The median in Colorado is $73,630, so Denver pays 6% more.
Where does Denver rank for curator pay?
14 of 81 metro areas with data.
How much does a curator make starting out in Denver?
The lowest-paid 10% make $55,450 or less a year; the top 10% make $107,400 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.