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Curators vs. Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education: Who Earns More?

Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Educations out-earn Curatorss by $550 a year at the national median, per BLS OEWS May 2025. Curatorss land at $63,420 and Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Educations at $63,970. The education gap is real: curator programs typically require bachelor's degree, while elementary school teachers, except special education programs require bachelor's degree. Top-paying state for Curatorss is District of Columbia ($93,310); for Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Educations it's Washington ($102,350).

Curators
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education
Median salary
$63,420
$63,970
Hourly rate
$30.49/hr
$null/hr
Entry level (10th %)
$40,470
$47,960
Senior level (90th %)
$107,140
$104,340
Education required
Bachelor's degree
Bachelor's degree
U.S. employment
12,150
1,388,390
Job growth (10-year)
N/A
1%
Category
Education
Education
Top-paying state
District of Columbia
Washington

Pay by state

States where both occupations have BLS data, sorted by Curators median pay.

State
Curators
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education
District of Columbia
$93,310
$96,580
New York
$79,120
$85,760
California
$78,740
$99,650
Rhode Island
$77,930
$90,930
New Jersey
$77,800
$78,200
Massachusetts
$77,790
$94,000
Connecticut
$76,510
$80,600
Washington
$74,030
$102,350
Alaska
$63,880
$79,260
Maryland
$63,750
$77,680
Ohio
$63,640
$77,370
Oregon
$62,790
$77,130
Pennsylvania
$62,100
$77,060
Delaware
$56,800
$75,920
Minnesota
$53,920
$76,350

Source: BLS OEWS May 2025. Highlighted value is higher in each row.

Common questions

Who earns more, Curatorss or Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Educations?

Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Educations earn more nationally. The median is $63,420 for Curatorss versus $63,970 for Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Educations, a difference of $550. Per BLS OEWS May 2025.

Which has better job growth, Curators or Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education?

BLS Employment Projections data is not available for one or both occupations. Check the individual career pages for current outlook figures.

Which requires more education, Curators or Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education?

Curators typically requires bachelor's degree. Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education requires bachelor's degree. Education requirements vary by employer and state licensing board.

Where do Curatorss get paid the most?

District of Columbia is the top-paying state for Curatorss at $93,310/year, per BLS OEWS May 2025. Major metro areas within that state typically pay even more than the state average.

How does Curators vs. Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education pay differ by state?

The gap varies significantly by state. In District of Columbia, Curatorss earn $93,310 vs. $96,580 for Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Educations. See the state comparison table on this page for the full picture.

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