How much does a curator make in Detroit?
$66,400a year
Median yearly pay for curators in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area. That is $31.92 an hour or $5,533 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.92
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among cities
- 35 of 81
- Jobs in the area
- 120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,290Median: $66,400Highest 10%: $99,310
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,290 | $17.93 | |
| 25th | $47,830 | $23.00 | |
| Median | $66,400 | $31.92 | |
| 75th | $82,410 | $39.62 | |
| 90th | $99,310 | $47.75 |
Other cities in Michigan
Median yearly pay for curators.
| Ann Arbor, MI | $82,150 |
Related jobs in Detroit
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Law Teacher | $141,200 |
| Business Teacher | $127,500 |
| Engineering Teacher | $112,100 |
| Computer Science Teacher | $109,600 |
| Health Specialties Teacher | $109,200 |
| Economics Teacher | $107,000 |
| Biological Science Teacher | $106,500 |
| Physics Teacher | $104,900 |
| English Language and Literature Teacher | $104,100 |
| Chemistry Teacher | $103,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a curator make an hour in Detroit?
The median hourly pay in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area is $31.92 ($66,400 a year).
Do curators make more in Detroit than the national average?
Yes: $66,400 against $63,420 nationally, 5% more.
How does Detroit compare with the rest of Michigan?
The median in Michigan is $63,190, so Detroit pays 5% more.
Where does Detroit rank for curator pay?
35 of 81 metro areas with data.
How much does a curator make starting out in Detroit?
The lowest-paid 10% make $37,290 or less a year; the top 10% make $99,310 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.