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Curators average salary by city in California
- San Francisco$98,200
- San Diego$88,290
- Los Angeles$85,350
- Sacramento$84,900
- Riverside$75,370
- Santa Maria$72,660
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco | $98,200 | $90,800 | $78,700 | $72,873 | 116 |
| San Diego | $88,290 | $75,800 | $73,930 | $66,823 | 112 |
| Los Angeles | $85,350 | $77,160 | $68,600 | $65,028 | 114 |
| Sacramento | $84,900 | $78,420 | $71,150 | $64,753 | 107 |
| Riverside | $75,370 | $74,950 | $56,230 | $58,896 | 106 |
| Santa Maria | $72,660 | $71,380 | $58,150 | $57,206 | 109 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; California State Disability Insurance (1.3% of wages, paid by employees) is not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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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.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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