Occupation is in demand.
Wages vary by employer. Curators who work for the federal government or for large, well-funded museums have the highest wages.
Curators who work full time usually receive benefits. Typical benefits include sick leave, paid vacation, and health insurance.
Curators (SOC 25-4012)
| Location |
Pay Period | |
||
| 25% |
Median |
75% |
||
| Illinois | Hourly | $20.14 | $25.29 | $36.25 |
| Yearly | $41,888 | $52,612 | $75,400 | |
| Cook County | Hourly | $20.56 | $25.75 | $36.08 |
| Yearly | $42,762 | $53,550 | $75,049 | |
| Du Page County | Hourly | $17.66 | $20.52 | $24.01 |
| Yearly | $36,725 | $42,672 | $49,947 | |
| Springfield Area | Hourly | $23.08 | $32.64 | $40.00 |
| Yearly | $48,015 | $67,892 | $83,201 | |
| United States | Hourly | $20.87 | $27.40 | $36.70 |
| Yearly | $43,420 | $56,990 | $76,330 | |