How much does a curator make in Tennessee?
$57,580a year
Median yearly pay for curators in Tennessee. That is $27.68 an hour or $4,798 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.68
- Vs. national median
- -9%
- Rank among states
- 35 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 190
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,960Median: $57,580Highest 10%: $89,130
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,960 | $15.85 | |
| 25th | $46,530 | $22.37 | |
| Median | $57,580 | $27.68 | |
| 75th | $76,690 | $36.87 | |
| 90th | $89,130 | $42.85 |
Cities in Tennessee
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Nashville, TN | $63,570 |
| Memphis, TN | $56,410 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for curators.
| 32. Nebraska | $58,600 |
| 33. Virginia | $58,200 |
| 34. Georgia | $57,810 |
| 35. Tennessee | $57,580 |
| 36. Delaware | $56,800 |
| 37. Kansas | $56,630 |
| 38. Vermont | $56,520 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a curator make an hour in Tennessee?
The median hourly pay in Tennessee is $27.68 ($57,580 a year).
Do curators make more in Tennessee than the national average?
No: $57,580 against $63,420 nationally, 9% less.
Where does Tennessee rank for curator pay?
Tennessee ranks 35 of 49 states.
Which city in Tennessee pays curators the most?
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN, with a median of $63,570 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.