Salary comparison

Curators vs. Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education: Salary Comparison (2026)

Curatorss earn a median salary of $61,770/year, while Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Educations earn $62,340/year - a difference of $570. Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Educations earn more on average. Both salaries are based on national BLS data.

Curators

Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education

Median salary

$61,770

$62,340

Hourly rate

$29.7/hr

$null/hr

Entry level (10th %)

$37,110

$46,440

Senior level (90th %)

$105,520

$102,010

Education required

Varies

U.S. employment

12,280

1,393,310

Job growth (10-year)

N/A