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How much does a curator make in Kentucky?

$55,460a year

Median yearly pay for curators in Kentucky. That is $26.66 an hour or $4,622 a month.

Hourly
$26.66
Vs. national median
-13%
Rank among states
40 of 49
Jobs in the state
130
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,420Median: $55,460Highest 10%: $82,400
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$34,420$16.55
25th$42,710$20.53
Median$55,460$26.66
75th$76,710$36.88
90th$82,400$39.62

Cities in Kentucky

Metro areas, median yearly pay.

Cincinnati, OH$70,740
Louisville, KY$58,510
Salaries for every job in Kentucky

Nearby in the ranking

States with similar pay for curators.

37. Kansas$56,630
38. Vermont$56,520
39. Maine$56,470
40. Kentucky$55,460
41. Montana$54,460
42. Minnesota$53,920
43. Indiana$53,910
Curator salary in all states

Frequently asked questions

How much does a curator make an hour in Kentucky?

The median hourly pay in Kentucky is $26.66 ($55,460 a year).

Do curators make more in Kentucky than the national average?

No: $55,460 against $63,420 nationally, 13% less.

Where does Kentucky rank for curator pay?

Kentucky ranks 40 of 49 states.

Which city in Kentucky pays curators the most?

Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN, with a median of $70,740 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.