How much does a curator make in Sacramento?
$78,420a year
Median yearly pay for curators in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area. That is $37.70 an hour or $6,535 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.70
- Vs. national median
- +24%
- Rank among cities
- 12 of 81
- Jobs in the area
- 50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $58,600Median: $78,420Highest 10%: $117,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $58,600 | $28.17 | |
| 25th | $71,150 | $34.21 | |
| Median | $78,420 | $37.70 | |
| 75th | $101,500 | $48.80 | |
| 90th | $117,300 | $56.37 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for curators.
| San Francisco, CA | $90,800 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $77,160 |
| San Diego, CA | $75,800 |
| Riverside, CA | $74,950 |
Related jobs in Sacramento
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Social Sciences Teacher | $169,700 |
| Computer Science Teacher | $141,200 |
| Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teacher | $139,800 |
| Postsecondary Teacher | $135,100 |
| Psychology Teacher | $133,900 |
| Communications Teacher | $133,300 |
| Physics Teacher | $132,800 |
| Recreation and Fitness Studies Teacher | $131,900 |
| Political Science Teacher | $131,400 |
| Chemistry Teacher | $130,300 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a curator make an hour in Sacramento?
The median hourly pay in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area is $37.70 ($78,420 a year).
Do curators make more in Sacramento than the national average?
Yes: $78,420 against $63,420 nationally, 24% more.
How does Sacramento compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $78,740, so Sacramento pays 0% more.
Where does Sacramento rank for curator pay?
12 of 81 metro areas with data.
How much does a curator make starting out in Sacramento?
The lowest-paid 10% make $58,600 or less a year; the top 10% make $117,300 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.