SOC 25-4012 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Curators — Orlando
Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL · 3 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Orlando, FL comes to $69,110 a year, ahead of the national median of $63,420 by 9.0%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Orlando, FL comes to $69,110 a year, ahead of the national median of $63,420 by 9.0%. Pay ranges from under $37,480 at the tenth percentile to more than $105,800 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $46,090 to $85,020.
The area has 60 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.54 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Within the state, Miami records the highest median at $60,950. Of the 609 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 178th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,480 | −40.9% |
| 25th | $46,090 | −27.3% |
| Median (50th) | $69,110 | +9.0% |
| 75th | $85,020 | +34.1% |
| 90th | $105,800 | +66.8% |
| Mean | $72,910 | +15.0% |
Other metro areas in Florida
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Miami | $60,950 | 120 | |
| 2 | Jacksonville | $60,300 | 30 | |
| 3 | Tampa | $59,620 | 70 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Orlando run 3.4% above the national average, so the median of $69,110 buys what $66,838 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 5.4% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$69,110as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$66,838US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $69,110 a year, 9.0% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $37,480 to $105,800 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 60 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Miami, at $60,950.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Curators in Orlando, FL?
The median annual wage is $69,110, or $33.23 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $63,420, so pay in Orlando, FL is 9.0% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Orlando, FL earns more than $105,800 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $37,480 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Miami, at $60,950 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 60 jobs in this occupation in Orlando, FL. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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