How much does a curator make in Milwaukee?
$66,310a year
Median yearly pay for curators in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area. That is $31.88 an hour or $5,526 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.88
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among cities
- 36 of 81
- Jobs in the area
- 80
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $43,210Median: $66,310Highest 10%: $91,220
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $43,210 | $20.77 | |
| 25th | $59,050 | $28.39 | |
| Median | $66,310 | $31.88 | |
| 75th | $76,400 | $36.73 | |
| 90th | $91,220 | $43.86 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for curators.
| Minneapolis, MN | $72,760 |
| Madison, WI | $68,060 |
Related jobs in Milwaukee
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Engineering Teacher | $105,900 |
| Business Teacher | $100,100 |
| Economics Teacher | $99,950 |
| Sociology Teacher | $98,500 |
| Computer Science Teacher | $96,660 |
| Postsecondary Teacher | $96,500 |
| English Language and Literature Teacher | $85,180 |
| Nursing Instructor and Teacher | $84,700 |
| Biological Science Teacher | $83,520 |
| Career/Technical Education Teacher | $83,370 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a curator make an hour in Milwaukee?
The median hourly pay in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area is $31.88 ($66,310 a year).
Do curators make more in Milwaukee than the national average?
Yes: $66,310 against $63,420 nationally, 5% more.
How does Milwaukee compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $64,370, so Milwaukee pays 3% more.
Where does Milwaukee rank for curator pay?
36 of 81 metro areas with data.
How much does a curator make starting out in Milwaukee?
The lowest-paid 10% make $43,210 or less a year; the top 10% make $91,220 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.