How much does a curator make in Seattle?
$78,340a year
Median yearly pay for curators in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area. That is $37.66 an hour or $6,528 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.66
- Vs. national median
- +24%
- Rank among cities
- 13 of 81
- Jobs in the area
- 150
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,170Median: $78,340Highest 10%: $129,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,170 | $22.20 | |
| 25th | $62,640 | $30.12 | |
| Median | $78,340 | $37.66 | |
| 75th | $98,630 | $47.42 | |
| 90th | $129,400 | $62.19 |
Other cities in Washington
Median yearly pay for curators.
| Portland, OR | $64,060 |
Related jobs in Seattle
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Health Specialties Teacher | $164,900 |
| Atmospheric | $132,100 |
| Environmental Science Teacher | $130,300 |
| Engineering Teacher | $129,900 |
| Library Science Teacher | $126,800 |
| Political Science Teacher | $107,200 |
| Economics Teacher | $104,400 |
| Architecture Teacher | $103,800 |
| Career/Technical Education Teacher | $103,500 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $102,900 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a curator make an hour in Seattle?
The median hourly pay in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area is $37.66 ($78,340 a year).
Do curators make more in Seattle than the national average?
Yes: $78,340 against $63,420 nationally, 24% more.
How does Seattle compare with the rest of Washington?
The median in Washington is $74,030, so Seattle pays 6% more.
Where does Seattle rank for curator pay?
13 of 81 metro areas with data.
How much does a curator make starting out in Seattle?
The lowest-paid 10% make $46,170 or less a year; the top 10% make $129,400 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.