How much does a Curator, Zoo make in San Diego, CA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Curator, Zoo in San Diego, CA is $59,438. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $50,718 to $71,346, with most professionals earning between $42,778 and $82,188.

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Curator, Zoo Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Curator, Zoo Salary $42,778 San Diego,CA April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Curator, Zoo Salary $50,718 San Diego,CA April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Curator, Zoo Salary $59,438 San Diego,CA April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Curator, Zoo Salary $71,346 San Diego,CA April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Curator, Zoo Salary $82,188 San Diego,CA April 01, 2025
25% $50,718 10% $42,778 90% $82,188 75% $71,346 $59,438 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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