Curators Salary in South Carolina

Curators in South Carolina earn the most in Charleston (average $56,350 a year) and the least in Columbia ($56,150), across the 2 South Carolina metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the curators average at $55,640 and the median at $47,200 for 120 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $71,560.

Curators average salary by city in South Carolina

Charleston$56,350
Columbia$56,150

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Charleston	$56,350	$47,200	$44,420	$46,037	101
Columbia	$56,150	$56,270	$42,440	$45,889	94

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Curators salary in other states

Curators salary by city and state

More about pay in South Carolina

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.
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.

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