Curators pay range in Phoenix
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $40,340 a year or less, while the top 10% make $107,990 or more. The middle half of curators in Phoenix earn between $60,700 and $101,760.
- $40K10th
- $61K25th
- $84KMedian
- $102K75th
- $108K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $80,810 | $6,734 | $38.85 |
| Median | $84,150 | $7,012 | $40.46 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $60,700 | $5,058 | $29.18 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $101,760 | $8,480 | $48.92 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Curators pay in Phoenix vs. Arizona and the U.S.
Curators in Phoenix earn 13% more than the Arizona average ($71,560) and 13% more than the U.S. average ($71,560). At the median the gap is +33% against the U.S. median of $63,420.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix | $80,810 | $84,150 | $40,340 | $107,990 | 70 |
| Arizona | $71,560 | $63,510 | $36,490 | $102,800 | 150 |
| United States | $71,560 | $63,420 | $40,470 | $107,140 | 12,150 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Curators salary after taxes in Phoenix
On the average salary of $80,810, a single filer in Phoenix takes home about $64,053 a year, or $5,338 a month and $2,464 every two weeks. Taxes take 21% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Phoenix a good place for curators? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Phoenix area are 3% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 103.3), so the average $80,810 buys what about $78,216 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.6 times the median wage of all jobs in Phoenix ($51,380). A typical home costs $448,352, or 5.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Curators salary in other Arizona cities
Phoenix ranks 1st of 2 Arizona metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Phoenix$80,810
- Tucson$65,410
Highest-paying cities for curators
New York, NY pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($99,910).
- New York, NY$99,910
- New Haven, CT$99,830
- San Francisco, CA$98,200
- Ann Arbor, MI$95,110
- Washington, DC$93,030
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Curators salary in Phoenix: questions
How much do curators make an hour in Phoenix?
$38.85 an hour on average, and $40.46 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level curators salary in Phoenix?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $40,340 a year and the 25th percentile is $60,700, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the curators take-home pay in Phoenix?
About $64,053 a year ($5,338 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $80,810.
Do curators earn more in Phoenix than elsewhere?
The average here is 13% more than the U.S. average for this job ($71,560).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 25-4012; area Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ (38060). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.9%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.37, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.37).
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