How much does a curator make in Illinois?
$63,060a year
Median yearly pay for curators in Illinois. That is $30.32 an hour or $5,255 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.32
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among states
- 20 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 410
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,490Median: $63,060Highest 10%: $108,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,490 | $17.54 | |
| 25th | $48,320 | $23.23 | |
| Median | $63,060 | $30.32 | |
| 75th | $80,410 | $38.66 | |
| 90th | $108,000 | $51.92 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $63,060 |
| St. Louis, MO | $61,500 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for curators.
| 17. Ohio | $63,640 |
| 18. Arizona | $63,510 |
| 19. Michigan | $63,190 |
| 20. Illinois | $63,060 |
| 21. Oregon | $62,790 |
| 22. Idaho | $62,190 |
| 23. Pennsylvania | $62,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a curator make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $30.32 ($63,060 a year).
Do curators make more in Illinois than the national average?
No: $63,060 against $63,420 nationally, 1% less.
Where does Illinois rank for curator pay?
Illinois ranks 20 of 49 states.
Which city in Illinois pays curators the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $63,060 a year.
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.