How much does a curator make in Iowa?
$53,830a year
Median yearly pay for curators in Iowa. That is $25.88 an hour or $4,486 a month.
- Hourly
- $25.88
- Vs. national median
- -15%
- Rank among states
- 45 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 230
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,910Median: $53,830Highest 10%: $89,780
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,910 | $15.34 | |
| 25th | $41,600 | $20.00 | |
| Median | $53,830 | $25.88 | |
| 75th | $66,470 | $31.96 | |
| 90th | $89,780 | $43.16 |
Cities in Iowa
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Omaha, NE | $77,460 |
| Des Moines, IA | $48,600 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for curators.
| 42. Minnesota | $53,920 |
| 43. Indiana | $53,910 |
| 44. Arkansas | $53,870 |
| 45. Iowa | $53,830 |
| 46. Hawaii | $50,720 |
| 47. North Carolina | $49,470 |
| 48. South Carolina | $47,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a curator make an hour in Iowa?
The median hourly pay in Iowa is $25.88 ($53,830 a year).
Do curators make more in Iowa than the national average?
No: $53,830 against $63,420 nationally, 15% less.
Where does Iowa rank for curator pay?
Iowa ranks 45 of 49 states.
Which city in Iowa pays curators the most?
Omaha, NE-IA, with a median of $77,460 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.