Curators pay range in Miami
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $38,730 a year or less, while the top 10% make $107,780 or more. The middle half of curators in Miami earn between $47,400 and $79,720.
- $39K10th
- $47K25th
- $61KMedian
- $80K75th
- $108K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $70,680 | $5,890 | $33.98 |
| Median | $60,950 | $5,079 | $29.30 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $47,400 | $3,950 | $22.79 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $79,720 | $6,643 | $38.33 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Curators pay in Miami vs. Florida and the U.S.
Curators in Miami earn 4% more than the Florida average ($67,870) and about the same as the U.S. average ($71,560). At the median the gap is -4% against the U.S. median of $63,420.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami | $70,680 | $60,950 | $38,730 | $107,780 | 120 |
| Florida | $67,870 | $59,500 | $37,880 | $107,000 | 420 |
| United States | $71,560 | $63,420 | $40,470 | $107,140 | 12,150 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Curators salary after taxes in Miami
On the average salary of $70,680, a single filer in Miami takes home about $58,553 a year, or $4,879 a month and $2,252 every two weeks. Taxes take 17% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
Is Miami a good place for curators? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Miami area are 14% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 114.2), so the average $70,680 buys what about $61,916 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.3 times the median wage of all jobs in Miami ($48,640). A typical home costs $475,622, or 6.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Curators salary in other Florida cities
Miami ranks 3rd of 4 Florida metro areas for this job; Jacksonville pays the most ($83,080).
- Jacksonville$83,080
- Orlando$72,910
- Miami$70,680
- Tampa$66,650
Highest-paying cities for curators
New York, NY pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($99,910).
- New York, NY$99,910
- New Haven, CT$99,830
- San Francisco, CA$98,200
- Ann Arbor, MI$95,110
- Washington, DC$93,030
Does this match what you are paid?
Anonymous, no account. Results update as visitors answer.
Share your pay anonymously
Curators salary in Miami: questions
How much do curators make an hour in Miami?
$33.98 an hour on average, and $29.30 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level curators salary in Miami?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $38,730 a year and the 25th percentile is $47,400, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the curators take-home pay in Miami?
About $58,553 a year ($4,879 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $70,680. Florida has no state income tax.
Do curators earn more in Miami than elsewhere?
The average here is about the same as the U.S. average for this job ($71,560).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 25-4012; area Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL (33100). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 5.3%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.53, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.53).
Read the full methodology. Spotted an error? Tell us.