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Curators average salary by city in Texas
- Dallas$72,610
- Austin$69,380
- San Antonio$65,210
- Houston$64,170
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas | $72,610 | $75,260 | $56,100 | $59,911 | 103 |
| Austin | $69,380 | $63,470 | $52,950 | $57,639 | 98 |
| San Antonio | $65,210 | $60,470 | $46,870 | $54,576 | 95 |
| Houston | $64,170 | $57,290 | $50,500 | $53,741 | 99 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Texas has no state income tax. 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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