Curators Salary
Curators in Colorado make a median of $73,630 a year, or about $35.4 an hour. The range runs from $52K at the entry level to $105K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Colorado. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $74K get you in Colorado?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Colorado
Entry-level curators (10th percentile) start around $52K. Mid-career wages sit at $74K. Top earners bring in $105K or more, a $53K spread from bottom to top.
Curators salary by metro in Colorado
1 metro area with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial | $78K | +6% | 180 |
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Frequently asked questions
Can a curator afford a 2BR apartment alone in Colorado?
It’s a stretch — at the median salary of $74K, rent takes 43.1% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $2,044/month. The 30% guideline puts the comfortable ceiling at roughly $1,400/month in rent — so roommates or a 1-bedroom would ease the math significantly.
What’s the entry-level salary for curators in Colorado?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new curators typically earn — is $52K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $3,116/month.
Is curator a high-paying job in Colorado?
Local pay is 16% above the national median — $74K here vs. $63K nationally.
How does Colorado compare to the national average for curators?
Colorado pays $74K median vs. the U.S. average of $63K — that’s +16%.
How much do curators make in Colorado?
The median is $73,630 a year, that works out to about $35 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $51,940, and experienced curators can clear $104,530. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $74K enough to live in Colorado?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $4,745/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $2,044/month, which eats 43.1% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.
How far does a curators salary go in Colorado?
Colorado has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median curators salary is worth about $73,630 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do curators get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.