How much does a curator make in Houston?
$57,290a year
Median yearly pay for curators in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $27.54 an hour or $4,774 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.54
- Vs. national median
- -10%
- Rank among cities
- 69 of 81
- Jobs in the area
- 150
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $43,650Median: $57,290Highest 10%: $103,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $43,650 | $20.99 | |
| 25th | $50,500 | $24.28 | |
| Median | $57,290 | $27.54 | |
| 75th | $75,070 | $36.09 | |
| 90th | $103,200 | $49.60 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for curators.
| Dallas, TX | $75,260 |
| Austin, TX | $63,470 |
| San Antonio, TX | $60,470 |
Related jobs in Houston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Health Specialties Teacher | $131,700 |
| Agricultural Sciences Teacher | $105,800 |
| Engineering Teacher | $105,100 |
| Economics Teacher | $104,500 |
| Business Teacher | $104,300 |
| Architecture Teacher | $103,400 |
| Nursing Instructor and Teacher | $103,000 |
| Political Science Teacher | $103,000 |
| Atmospheric | $102,900 |
| History Teacher | $102,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a curator make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $27.54 ($57,290 a year).
Do curators make more in Houston than the national average?
No: $57,290 against $63,420 nationally, 10% less.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $59,990, so Houston pays 5% less.
Where does Houston rank for curator pay?
69 of 81 metro areas with data.
How much does a curator make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $43,650 or less a year; the top 10% make $103,200 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.