How much does a curator make in Phoenix?
$84,150a year
Median yearly pay for curators in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area. That is $40.46 an hour or $7,013 a month.
- Hourly
- $40.46
- Vs. national median
- +33%
- Rank among cities
- 5 of 81
- Jobs in the area
- 70
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,340Median: $84,150Highest 10%: $108,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,340 | $19.39 | |
| 25th | $60,700 | $29.18 | |
| Median | $84,150 | $40.46 | |
| 75th | $101,800 | $48.92 | |
| 90th | $108,000 | $51.92 |
Other cities in Arizona
Median yearly pay for curators.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Phoenix
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Economics Teacher | $137,300 |
| Atmospheric | $110,600 |
| Chemistry Teacher | $110,100 |
| Engineering Teacher | $108,500 |
| Political Science Teacher | $98,260 |
| History Teacher | $97,430 |
| Health Specialties Teacher | $96,660 |
| Sociology Teacher | $92,340 |
| Biological Science Teacher | $83,770 |
| Business Teacher | $80,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a curator make an hour in Phoenix?
The median hourly pay in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area is $40.46 ($84,150 a year).
Do curators make more in Phoenix than the national average?
Yes: $84,150 against $63,420 nationally, 33% more.
How does Phoenix compare with the rest of Arizona?
The median in Arizona is $63,510, so Phoenix pays 32% more.
Where does Phoenix rank for curator pay?
5 of 81 metro areas with data.
How much does a curator make starting out in Phoenix?
The lowest-paid 10% make $40,340 or less a year; the top 10% make $108,000 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.