Curators pay in Texas
In Texas, the median pay for curators is $28.84 an hour ($59,990 a year). About 690 people work in this job there.
That is 5% lower than the U.S. median ($63,420). Texas ranks 28th of 49 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for curators in Texas
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $20.69 | $43,040 |
| 25% of workers | $24.10 | $50,120 |
| Half of workers (median) | $28.84 | $59,990 |
| 75% of workers | $37.19 | $77,350 |
| 90% of workers | $45.13 | $93,860 |
Curators pay in Texas metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington | $75,260 | 150 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos | $63,470 | 100 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels | $60,470 | 50 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands | $57,290 | 150 |
Texas unemployment rate: 4.4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for curators
- Typical education to start: Master's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 4 to 6 years (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +4.9% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 1,600 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Texas
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Librarians and Media Collections Specialists | $71,860 |
| Art Directors | $88,270 |
| History Teachers, Postsecondary | $81,530 |
| Museum Technicians and Conservators | $45,880 |
| Library Technicians | $38,640 |
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