How much does a curator make in Madison?
$68,060a year
Median yearly pay for curators in the Madison, WI metro area. That is $32.72 an hour or $5,672 a month.
- Hourly
- $32.72
- Vs. national median
- +7%
- Rank among cities
- 32 of 81
- Jobs in the area
- 80
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $51,770Median: $68,060Highest 10%: $97,470
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $51,770 | $24.89 | |
| 25th | $60,860 | $29.26 | |
| Median | $68,060 | $32.72 | |
| 75th | $82,410 | $39.62 | |
| 90th | $97,470 | $46.86 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for curators.
| Minneapolis, MN | $72,760 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $66,310 |
Related jobs in Madison
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Biological Science Teacher | $142,500 |
| Computer Science Teacher | $140,700 |
| Engineering Teacher | $137,800 |
| Business Teacher | $137,100 |
| Sociology Teacher | $132,600 |
| Mathematical Science Teacher | $132,100 |
| History Teacher | $112,500 |
| Postsecondary Teacher | $104,800 |
| Communications Teacher | $104,700 |
| English Language and Literature Teacher | $104,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a curator make an hour in Madison?
The median hourly pay in the Madison, WI metro area is $32.72 ($68,060 a year).
Do curators make more in Madison than the national average?
Yes: $68,060 against $63,420 nationally, 7% more.
How does Madison compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $64,370, so Madison pays 6% more.
Where does Madison rank for curator pay?
32 of 81 metro areas with data.
How much does a curator make starting out in Madison?
The lowest-paid 10% make $51,770 or less a year; the top 10% make $97,470 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.