How much does a curator make in St. Louis?
$61,500a year
Median yearly pay for curators in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area. That is $29.57 an hour or $5,125 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.57
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among cities
- 52 of 81
- Jobs in the area
- 150
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,900Median: $61,500Highest 10%: $109,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,900 | $18.70 | |
| 25th | $46,900 | $22.55 | |
| Median | $61,500 | $29.57 | |
| 75th | $81,010 | $38.95 | |
| 90th | $109,100 | $52.45 |
Other cities in Missouri
Median yearly pay for curators.
| Kansas City, MO | $60,260 |
Related jobs in St. Louis
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Health Specialties Teacher | $131,600 |
| Computer Science Teacher | $102,900 |
| Physics Teacher | $102,500 |
| Business Teacher | $101,700 |
| Chemistry Teacher | $101,100 |
| Biological Science Teacher | $97,120 |
| Sociology Teacher | $96,240 |
| History Teacher | $92,140 |
| Career/Technical Education Teacher | $87,860 |
| Mathematical Science Teacher | $83,390 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a curator make an hour in St. Louis?
The median hourly pay in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area is $29.57 ($61,500 a year).
Do curators make more in St. Louis than the national average?
No: $61,500 against $63,420 nationally, 3% less.
How does St. Louis compare with the rest of Missouri?
The median in Missouri is $59,960, so St. Louis pays 3% more.
Where does St. Louis rank for curator pay?
52 of 81 metro areas with data.
How much does a curator make starting out in St. Louis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $38,900 or less a year; the top 10% make $109,100 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.