Curator Salary in Florida (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for Curators in Florida, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Florida Median
$59,500
per year
Hourly Rate
$28.61
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-6% vs US median
US median $63,420
State Rank
#31 of 49
420 employed here

How much does a Curator make in Florida?

A Curator working in Florida earns a median salary of $59,500 per year, or about $28.61 per hour. That is 6% below the national median of $63,420 for this occupation.

Within Florida, entry-level pay starts around $37,880 while the top 10% make $107,000 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $46,070 and $78,720 a year.

Curator salary range in Florida

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$37,880$18.21
25th percentile (early career)$46,070$22.15
50th percentile (median)$59,500$28.61
75th percentile (experienced)$78,720$37.85
90th percentile (top earners)$107,000$51.44

How Florida compares

Florida ranks 31st out of 49 states and territories for Curator pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1District of Columbia$93,310
2New Hampshire$82,490
3New York$79,120
4California$78,740
5Rhode Island$77,930

Working as a Curator in Florida

Nationally, about 12,000 people work as Curators in the United States. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.

Considering a move? Compare Florida pay ($59,500) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Curator make in Florida?
The median Curator salary in Florida is $59,500 per year, or about $28.61 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $37,880 at the entry level to $107,000 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Florida pay compare to the national average?
Florida pays Curators about 6% less than the national median of $63,420. Florida ranks 31st out of 49 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Florida a good state for Curators?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $59,500 a year. About 420 Curators are employed in Florida. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Florida?
The highest-paying occupations in Florida include Orthopedic Surgeon, Except Pediatric ($473,750), Anesthesiologist ($465,370), Surgeon, All Other ($429,990), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.