How much does a curator make in Los Angeles?
$77,160a year
Median yearly pay for curators in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area. That is $37.10 an hour or $6,430 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.10
- Vs. national median
- +22%
- Rank among cities
- 17 of 81
- Jobs in the area
- 390
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $51,900Median: $77,160Highest 10%: $127,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $51,900 | $24.95 | |
| 25th | $68,600 | $32.98 | |
| Median | $77,160 | $37.10 | |
| 75th | $99,430 | $47.80 | |
| 90th | $127,100 | $61.11 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for curators.
| San Francisco, CA | $90,800 |
| Sacramento, CA | $78,420 |
| San Diego, CA | $75,800 |
| Riverside, CA | $74,950 |
Related jobs in Los Angeles
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Atmospheric | $175,100 |
| Physics Teacher | $172,500 |
| Geography Teacher | $146,000 |
| Chemistry Teacher | $141,400 |
| Engineering Teacher | $137,800 |
| Economics Teacher | $137,700 |
| Health Specialties Teacher | $134,600 |
| Social Sciences Teacher | $132,900 |
| Anthropology and Archeology Teacher | $131,700 |
| Mathematical Science Teacher | $131,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a curator make an hour in Los Angeles?
The median hourly pay in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area is $37.10 ($77,160 a year).
Do curators make more in Los Angeles than the national average?
Yes: $77,160 against $63,420 nationally, 22% more.
How does Los Angeles compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $78,740, so Los Angeles pays 2% less.
Where does Los Angeles rank for curator pay?
17 of 81 metro areas with data.
How much does a curator make starting out in Los Angeles?
The lowest-paid 10% make $51,900 or less a year; the top 10% make $127,100 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.