How much does a curator make in San Francisco?
$90,800a year
Median yearly pay for curators in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA metro area. That is $43.65 an hour or $7,567 a month.
- Hourly
- $43.65
- Vs. national median
- +43%
- Rank among cities
- 3 of 81
- Jobs in the area
- 240
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $61,620Median: $90,800Highest 10%: $151,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $61,620 | $29.63 | |
| 25th | $78,700 | $37.84 | |
| Median | $90,800 | $43.65 | |
| 75th | $110,500 | $53.13 | |
| 90th | $151,300 | $72.72 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for curators.
| Sacramento, CA | $78,420 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $77,160 |
| San Diego, CA | $75,800 |
| Riverside, CA | $74,950 |
Related jobs in San Francisco
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Health Specialties Teacher | $357,200 |
| Economics Teacher | $203,700 |
| Engineering Teacher | $175,200 |
| Social Sciences Teacher | $170,200 |
| Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teacher | $170,100 |
| Communications Teacher | $166,900 |
| English Language and Literature Teacher | $165,100 |
| History Teacher | $162,200 |
| Chemistry Teacher | $137,400 |
| Mathematical Science Teacher | $134,900 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a curator make an hour in San Francisco?
The median hourly pay in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA metro area is $43.65 ($90,800 a year).
Do curators make more in San Francisco than the national average?
Yes: $90,800 against $63,420 nationally, 43% more.
How does San Francisco compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $78,740, so San Francisco pays 15% more.
Where does San Francisco rank for curator pay?
3 of 81 metro areas with data.
How much does a curator make starting out in San Francisco?
The lowest-paid 10% make $61,620 or less a year; the top 10% make $151,300 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.