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How much does a curator make in South Carolina?

$47,200a year

Median yearly pay for curators in South Carolina. That is $22.69 an hour or $3,933 a month.

Hourly
$22.69
Vs. national median
-26%
Rank among states
48 of 49
Jobs in the state
120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,800Median: $47,200Highest 10%: $78,430
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$35,800$17.21
25th$41,990$20.19
Median$47,200$22.69
75th$69,060$33.20
90th$78,430$37.71

Cities in South Carolina

Metro areas, median yearly pay.

Columbia, SC$56,270
Charlotte, NC$53,100
Charleston, SC$47,200
Salaries for every job in South Carolina

Nearby in the ranking

States with similar pay for curators.

45. Iowa$53,830
46. Hawaii$50,720
47. North Carolina$49,470
48. South Carolina$47,200
49. Mississippi$40,600
Curator salary in all states

Frequently asked questions

How much does a curator make an hour in South Carolina?

The median hourly pay in South Carolina is $22.69 ($47,200 a year).

Do curators make more in South Carolina than the national average?

No: $47,200 against $63,420 nationally, 26% less.

Where does South Carolina rank for curator pay?

South Carolina ranks 48 of 49 states.

Which city in South Carolina pays curators the most?

Columbia, SC, with a median of $56,270 a year.

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.